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The javelin is thrown off of the "run way," which is the strip of track turf that is usually on either end of the field. Each throw must be completed behind the "foul line." This is typically a line or a metal/plastic board at the end of the runway. If the thrower steps over (including falling over) the line it is considered a foul and the throw is disregarded and not measured. This can happen if the thrower is out of control, has poor spacing, or walks over the foul line after their throw. To maintain their throw and to get it measured, they must not step over it or fall over it, instead they must exit a few feet behind it to either side of the run way after the javelin lands or the official calls it fair with the word "mark."
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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.
Long thin pole thrown in olympics?
It's called a Javillon. (If it has a sharp edge on it)
What is the end of a javelin called?
The end of a javelin is called the tip or head. It is typically pointed to aid in penetration and aerodynamics when thrown.
What is a light spear that can be thrown a long distance?
it is called a javelin or a lance
Do referees have to stay in their position when a javelin is thrown?
Only if the javelin transfixes him.
How big is the javelin field?
the javelin field is 100 metres long but can still be thrown past.
In Greek Olympics what was the javelin thrown at?
Someones foot
What is the difference between a javelin and a spear.?
A spear is a generic term for a shafted weapon, but a javelin is specifically designed to be thrown.
What is thrown in sport?
discuss, javelin, arrows, plates, ball!
Furthest thrown with a javelin?
Uwe Hohe throw 104.80 metres
What is the furthest a man has thrown a javelin?
104.8m by Uwe Hohn (GDR)
What was the Spear carried by the roman soldiers?
the javelin was called a pilum, but it could hardly be called a spear, it had adapted to the role of being thrown so much that it would be useless to stab with.
