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There is no real title for an athlete that throws the discus or javelin - they are simply referred to as javelin or discus throwers, or more generally as throwers, field event athletes, etc.
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How is a winner determined in the game of discus?
The athlete that throws the discus the farthest is considered the winner of the event.
What is the sport of an ancient Greece Olympic Games that involves throwing?
Discus, Javelin, Wrestling.
Which ancient Olympic sports are still in today's modern Olympics?
Events in the Ancient Games that are in the Modern Games include: running events, boxing, wrestling, long jump, javelin, discus, and Equestrian events. source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Olympic_Games
What were some of the sports held in ancient Olympics?
Foot races, javelin, discus, all-in wrestling, chariot racing.
What are some Olympic events that have stayed the same since ancient Greece?
Running, boxing, wrestling, discus, javelin.
What was the most exciting game in ancient Olympics?
Possibly the discus or javelin throws.
What are the four olympic throwing events?
shot hammer discus Javelin
How they win when playing Javelin?
the person that throws the javelin the bigger distance from the start win first-sixth.
What are some things ancient Greeks used that are still in use todays Olympics?
discus and the javelin discus and the javelin
What is heavier a javelin or a discus?
the Discus is heavier at 2Kgs for men and and 1kg for women. Javelin weights are 800 grams at least for men and 600 grams at least for women
What ancient sports are still in the modern games olympic?
Discus and javelin.
Who won these events in the ancient Olympics discus chariot racing pentathlon ( javelin discus running wrestling?
The best performers.
What do Odysseus throws this after he is mocked in a game?
Odysseus throws a Discus
How do you decide a winner in javelin?
They have to throw the javelin further than the rest of the competitors. once a person throws their javelin, the distance is measured and recorded. once everyone has thrown, the winner is determined.
What is a throwing sport in track and field?
Sho Put Discus Hammer Javelin
What are some of the similarities with the moden Olympics?
javelin, running, discus, boxing, wrestling
Olympic sports that originated from ancient greece?
Running, wrestling, boxing, javelin, discus.
