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∙ 12y agoBoth in the historical and athletic context, the exact person who first threw a javelin is unknown. The first use of a javelin was as a weapon, so it was likely a soldier or hunter who first threw it. In terms of the event of javelin, history indicates that it was an athlete in ancient Greece who first participated in the event.
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∙ 12y agojessecar heal's
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∙ 11y agoZelezny, he always won!
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What is a person who uses a javelin?
The person who uses a javelin or participates in the sport is called a javelin thrower. The javelin throwers throw the javelin by the use of their hands.
How is javelin scored?
You throw it, and they measure it. It is in meters. The person with the longest throw at the end wins.
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 do you throw in javelin?
in javelin you throw a long sick with a point called ajavelin
How do you throw the javelin?
to throw a javelin you need a tight grip and an accurate aim also a powerful throw
How is a javelin throw measured if does not stick into the ground?
If a javelin does not stick into the ground, the throw is measured from the point where it first strikes the ground to the nearest edge of the curve made by the javelin. This method ensures a fair measurement of the distance thrown, even if the javelin does not stick into the ground.
What year did Fatima first throw the javelin?
Probably at age 14 when she was adopted by Margaret Whitbread. Margaret was a javelin coach.
What is the sport called in the Olympics with a javelin?
The Javelin Throw.
World junior record javelin throw?
world record javelin throw under 13s
Is it likely that an athlete can throw a javelin 30 kilometers?
No. A javelin thrower cannot throw a javelin 30 kilometers. That's 30,000 meters.
What is the name given to Olympic sport of spear throwing?
It is the Javelin.
What are the rules of javelin throw?
The javelin must land front first into the grass but it doesn't have to stick in as long as it makes a Mark the thrower must release the javelin at shoulder height only
