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Long thin pole thrown in olympics?
It's called a Javillon. (If it has a sharp edge on it)
What track and field events were there in ancient Greek Olympics?
javelin , sprint.
What is a name for a heavy hammer?
A sledgehammer is long heavy hammer. Not sure what the hammer thrown at the Olympics is called, but a a javelin is a metal tipped spear used for field competitions at the Olympics.
What sports were played in the greek Olympics?
wrestling, boxing, long jump, javelin, discus, chariot racing
What is the sport called in the Olympics with a javelin?
The Javelin Throw.
Do referees have to stay in their position when a javelin is thrown?
Only if the javelin transfixes him.
What are the main events in the Olympics in Greece?
The ancient Greek Olympics was a three day event. The games included, running, long jump, boxing, and javelin throwing.
What are the two things thrown in the Olympics?
Discus, javelin, shot (shot put), hammer (hammer throw)
What kind of sport did greek people play in Greece?
The ancient Greeks invented the Olympics. The early olympics included boxing, chariot racing, discuss, javelin, running, and wrestling.
What ancient games did the Greeks create that we still celebrate today?
They did the Olympics and the Pentathlon, which is running, Greek wrestling, discus, javelin, and jumping.
What sporting events were held at the ancient Greek Olympics?
They had: Horse Racing (Chariots) Discus Javelin Boxing Wrestling Sprints Gladiator
How do they measure the distance a javelin is thrown?
The distance a javelin is thrown is measured from the point where the javelin first strikes the ground to the nearest mark made by the point of the javelin that remains in the ground. The measurement is then taken in a straight line from the first mark to the throwing line.
