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What equipment do you need for shot put?
Javelin.
What equipment is used in javelin?
metal and wood
Spear like equipment in track and field?
JAVELIN
What equipment did Romans use to capture forts?
The equipment to capture a fort; a catapult a rope a javelin
What are some sports equipment that start with the letter j?
Jump rope, jerseys, jockstrap, javelin, jack (auto racing) and jacket (skiing) are sports equipment.
What are some things ancient Greeks used that are still in use todays Olympics?
discus and the javelin discus and the javelin
What can you use for javelin except javelin?
A Javelin
Are arrows and javelin both sports equipment?
Yes, but before they were sporting equipment, they were standard weapons. In fact, many sporting events (especially in track and field) were originally military maneuvers.
What is the name given to Olympic sport of spear throwing?
It is the Javelin.
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.
What Equipment needed in javelin?
Javelin is a metal tipped spear used in an athletic event known as javelin throw. Unlike other throwing events, in javelin throw the thrower has to cover a long run-up area before throwing. It provides him certain forward velocity so that the javelin could be thrown up to the maximum distance.In javelin throws only those throws are legal in which the tip of javelin touches the ground first. As it is considered a dangerous event, the throwing areas are restricted. Usually each participant get three or sometimes six chances. After throwing, a javelin can attain the speed up to 113 km/h (70 mph).Materials:The main portion of a javelin is made of wooden shaft to which a sharp pointed metal tip is attached. The sharp tip helps the javelin to pierce the ground easily. Fiberglass and Carbon fiber is also used instead of wood. In the middle of javelin, a strip of threads or leather covers are winded to provide a solid grip.Length of javelin * Men's javelin is 260cm (8.5 feet) in length. * Women's javelin is 220cm (7.25 feet) in length.
What is the length of the javelin?
2.5m modern javelin
