Javelin

The run up lane is 4 meters wide and at least 30 meters long. It ends with a curved "scratch line" and feeds into a 29 degree arc. Throwers must remain completely behind the scratch line and the forward tip of the javelin must land inside the area defined by the arc otherwise the throw does not count for score.

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If by marking you mean marking the point where the javelin first made legal contact with the ground, the IAAF rules for a legal javelin throw must first be upheld: the javelin must have made contact with the ground with its tip before the rest of its body, and it must have landed within the sector, or legal area, of the throwing field. The delivery of the throw and the consequent exit of the athlete from the designated throwing space (the runway) must also have been completed in compliance with the rules of the competition.

After these conditions have been satisfied, the official (the one determining the mark) should ensure that the mark they have taken is correct. NOTE: the javelin does not have to stick into the ground, or make a notable divot, to be considered legal. Some solid criteria include:

- If given a sizable divot from initial impact, choose the point on the divot closest to the runway behind it to place your mark

- If it is difficult to see any marks from the javelin's impact, feel around the area with your fingers. Sometimes you'll be able to feel a slight mark better than you can see it.

- Notice the pattern made by the javelin in the grass. If the javelin has slid a considerable distance, check around where the grass first parts. NOTE: this should not be used as the only evidence in determining the javelin's first impact, but rather in combination with visual tracking of the implement

The Olympic record for the javelin throw is 203.78 feet. It was accomplished by Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, August 23, 2008.

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Initial javelins were made of wood until the mid-1950's.

Dick Held improved javelin aerodynamics and durability by introducing aluminum javelins around that time (his brother, Bud, was the world-record holder for a time). Current javelins are made of steel, aluminum and/or carbon fiber.

A spear is a generic term for a shafted weapon, but a javelin is specifically designed to be thrown.

Third Class Lever. Javelin is the resistance, Shoulder is the axis and Muscles surrounding the shoulder and bicep is the force

600g for seniors. In some countries younger girls (under 17 years) throw lighter implements-500g

In ancient times, javelin throwing was predominantly practiced by men, especially in various athletic competitions such as the ancient Olympic Games in Greece. However, women also participated in similar activities in certain cultures, such as in the context of hunting or military training. The emphasis on male participation was largely due to societal norms and gender roles of the time. Nonetheless, women did engage in throwing javelins in specific contexts, albeit less frequently than men.

The second most famous British male javelin thrower is almost certainly David Ottley of Telford who won the silver medal at the 1984 LA Olympic Games with a throw of 85.74m. In those same games Britain's Tessa Sanderson won the women's event with Fatima Whitbread of Britain winning Bronze.

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The javelin dates back to ancient times, likely originating in the Paleolithic period around 300,000 years ago. Throughout history, javelins have been used for hunting and warfare by various civilizations around the world.

Originally a hunting spear and weapon the javelin was used by the Ancient Greeks as a competition implement, thrown with the ad of a leather thong. In modern terms the earliest record World Record for men was 1890 when Hjalmar Fellman of Finland threw 38.96m. in Helsinki. The first women's record was 1926 when American Lilian Copeland threw 34.28m. in Philadelphia.

The all time javelin throw record is held by Jan Železný who was born in Czechoslovakia. He threw the javelin to the 98.48 mark.

What hasn't he set a record for? He has has 49 entries/re-entries into the Guinness World Record book for many endurance exercises, mostly pushups (in a minute, hour, day, week, month, year, back of hands, etc.)

That is the correct spelling of "javelin" (competition throwing spear).

A javelin is a long spere that you throw and it sticks in the ground and who ever threw the farthest and got it to stick in the ground wins.

One shouldn't ask about the average throw for a certain age because with throwing events, it all depends on the size and strength of the athlete. If you're 12 years old and you have a strong core and your form is close to perfect, then good for you. But that 12 year old may be able to throw as far as an 18 year old. Height contributes to throwing distances; the taller you are, the wider your arm span is, and the further you're able to throw your implement. However, people who aren't as tall may be able to throw as far as the tall people as well; they just have to have more speed than the tall ones.

An African javelin is sometimes called an assegai (also spelled assagai).