Kim Mickle

Two days after officially meeting Louise Currey for the first time, Kim Mickle has succeeded one of her sporting idols as the Australian record holder in the women's javelin.

The world championships silver medallist broke the record with a throw of 66.83m at the IAAF World Challenge meet in Melbourne on Saturday night, having yet again been pushed all the way by her great local rival Kathryn Mitchell.

Mickle's winning effort was 3cm better than 1996 Olympic silver medallist Currey's mark set 14 years ago.

"It's a relief but I don't feel like it has happened yet," said the 29-year-old Mickle.

"Once I get home and see it written down it will sink in.

"I can't believe it, it is the best thing ever.

"It wasn't an amazing technique throw but I just nailed the point and with javelin if you nail it with a bit of force behind it, it is going to go.

"Technically definitely not perfect but it had a fair bit of force and it hit a nice point."

Mitchell was second with 62.58m.

Having travelled to Melbourne on Thursday for her induction into the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame, Currey watched live on YouTube from her home in NSW as Mickle succeeded her as the national record holder.

"Kim is a proven character and great athlete," said Currey.

"This is just super for the javelin in Australia."

source:news.smh.com.au / John Salvado