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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 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 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 sporting events were held at the ancient Greek Olympics?
They had: Horse Racing (Chariots) Discus Javelin Boxing Wrestling Sprints Gladiator
How did the javelin start?
Javelin, before it was a recognized sport, was originally a hunting method used by humankind the world over. Javelin first emerged in the Greek Olympics as part of the first pentathlon. Though the construction of the javelin and the methods of delivery have evolved over time, the nature of the event has been preserved.
