Ingrid Almqvist moved into second with a 49.74m while Konyayeva was third. With a 50.28m in the second round, Konyayeva moved into second place, with Zátopková moving into third. The medal positions held until the fifth round when Marlene Ahrens threw 50.38m to leap from fifth place to silver.
Ingrid Almqvist took second spot with a 49.74m, while Konyayeva came in third. Following her 50.28m throw in the second round, Konyayeva moved into second place, and Zátopková rose to third. The medal positions remained unchanged until the fifth round when Marlene Ahrens jumped from fifth place to silver with a 50.38m.