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The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) in length, is thrown as far as possible. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.
The javelin throwing area is a sector shape frequently across the Pitch (sports field) in the middle of the stadium, ensuring that the javelin has a minimal chance of causing damage or injury. The discus throw and hammer throw contests begin in a tall metal cage usually situated in one of the corners of the field.
Today, the javelin is predominantly used for sporting purposes such as the javelin throw. The javelin is nearly always thrown by hand, unlike the sling, bow, and crossbow, which launch projectiles with the aid of a hand-held mechanism. However, devices do exist to assist the javelin thrower in achieving greater distances, such as spear-throwers ...
Most throwing sports use a defined field of play (including an area players may throw an object from, and an area where the object should fall) and a specific throwing method. Common one-armed throwing methods include overhand throwing (releasing with the arm above the shoulder) and underarm throwing (releasing with the arm below the shoulder).
Javelin throw (700 g) 76.88 m (252 ft 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 in) Devin Bogert: August 22, 2010 Youth Olympic Games: Singapore 17 years, 87 days Javelin throw (800 g) 68.30 m (224 ft 3 ⁄ 4 in) Kaleb Zuidema: May 5, 2010 Glen Rock, United States 17 years, 199 days Octathlon: 6170 pts Curtis Beach: 12/07/2007 World Youth Championships: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Metrication occurred in 1976, so all subsequent championships were measured in metric distances. In 1986, international javelin design regulations were changed and the center of gravity of the implement moved forward. As a result, throwing distances were in general shorter, flat landings fewer, and legal throws (tip-down) easier to attain post ...
The javelin went through the promising University of Georgia sprinter’s back below his left shoulder blade, punctured and collapsed his left lung and missed his heart by millimeters.
Boys' javelin throw at the 2011 World Youth Championships in Athletics; Venue: Stadium Lille Métropole: Dates: 9 July (qualification) 10 July (final) Competitors: 41: Winning distance: 82.96 PB: Medalists