How is the winner decided at javelin throw?

Answer 1

To put it simply, the athlete who throws the javelin the farthest throw wins. If there is a tie, the person whose next best throw went the farthest wins. If still tied after this, then compare the third-best distance of the tied athletes and the athlete with the greatest third-best distance is awarded the higher place.

Answer 2

The javelin must land tip first and within the 29-degree sector indicated on the ground. The throw is measured from the point where the tip first touches the ground. Athletes usually throw three to six times during a competition. In the event of a tie, the athlete who put out the next-best effort will be declared the winner.