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What is the furthest distance that a catapult has thrown?
thrid to first
What is the sport called in the Olympics with a javelin?
The Javelin Throw.
When did javelin originate?
The sport of javelin originated at the ancient Olympics, but the sport came from a hunting technique
What are some ancient Greek words that begin with the letter E?
There are none. the J sound does not exist in Greek.
Person who throws the discus or javelin?
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.
What is the furthest a man has thrown a javelin?
104.8m by Uwe Hohn (GDR)
What would get pushed furthest a football or a javelin by wind?
Football thrown in a spiral
What event can you throw the furthest from?
javelin
Do referees have to stay in their position when a javelin is thrown?
Only if the javelin transfixes him.
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)
How big is the javelin field?
the javelin field is 100 metres long but can still be thrown past.
Does a javelin thrower have to throw the javelin over a pole to win?
No - the thrower must simply throw the javelin the furthest distance with both a legal delivery and landing of the implement.
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!
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.
