History
Originally made of birch, this Olympic throwing implement later evolved into metal and fiberglass versions for improved performance.
What is Javelin?
This first phase of a javelin throw involves sprinting while holding the javelin to build momentum.
What is Run up?
This global multi-sport event features the javelin as one of four track and field throwing competitions.
What are Olympics?
Early throwers built strength for javelin by lifting heavy objects, a method known as this.
What is Weightlifting?
Who was the undoubtedly best javelin thrower when it was first introduced.
Who is Jan Zelezny?
This 1986 modification to the javelin moved its center of gravity forward to reduce throwing distance and improve safety.
What is Redesign?
During the run up, the pointed end of the javelin must face this direction.
What is forward?
This year marked the first time the men’s javelin throw appeared in the Olympic athletics program.
What is 1908?
Practicing with heavier than normal javelins to improve power is an example of this type of training.
What is Overload?
holds the second ever best record in the Javelin throwing competition.
Who is Johannes Vetter?
This ancient civilization first included the javelin as an official Olympic event in 708 BC.
What is Greece?
This part of the javelin provides a secure hold for the thrower during the run up.
What is grip?
This year saw the debut of the women’s javelin throw at the Olympic Games.
What is 1932?
This type of training focuses on explosive power, often using jumps and fast movements to improve throwing performance.
What is Plyometrics?
The only person ever to throw over 100 meters.
Who is Uwe Hohn?
In the 1950s, javelins transitioned from wood to this material to improve aerodynamics and distance.
What is Metal?
This is the maximum length, in meters, of a javelin runway in competition.
What is 36.50m?
This unusual version of the javelin event, allowing flexibility in technique, appeared in early Olympic competitions.
What is Freestyle?
Repeating the throwing motion many times to perfect technique is known as this.
What is Repetition?
The 2016 Olympic golden medalist.
Concerns about exceeding these venues’ limits led to the javelin’s 1986 redesign for safety.
What are Stadiums?
Athletes must stay within this area during their throw attempt.
What is Runway?
This Scandinavian city hosted the only Olympic competition featuring a two-handed javelin event in 1912.
What is Stockholm?
Ancient athletes often trained their bodies for throwing by engaging in this general physical preparation activity.
What is Conditioning?
Former world champion.
Who is Aki Parviainen?