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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Discus, Javelin, Wrestling.
The athlete that throws the discus the farthest is considered the winner of the event.
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
Foot races, javelin, discus, all-in wrestling, chariot racing.
Ancient Greek athletes threw discus and the javelin.