The Javelin Throw
Original Editor - Matt Huey
Top Contributors - Matt Huey and Kim Jackson
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The javelin[edit | edit source]
For international competitions, the men's javelin is between 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in) and 2.7 m (8 ft 10in) and weighing 800 grams (28oz). The women's javelin is between 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) and 2.3 m (7 ft 7in) and 600 grams (21oz). There is a grip, made of cord, at the center of gravity for the javelin.
Rules[edit | edit source]
Technique[edit | edit source]
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Records[edit | edit source]
Due to changes in the rules, there exists three separate time periods for the javelin throw. This is due to redesigns in the javelin.
