Javelin

Generally at the end of the rope handle that's in the middle of the javelin. You either hold the last part of the rope handle with your index finger and thumb, in such a way that you're holding the edge while throwing to give your grip leverage, or you hold it between your 1st and 2nd fingers (which has a tendency to provide a little more lift - you need to judge if this is good for your technique or not). Old-timers had a 3rd alternative in that they held the rope grip in the middle (vs. on the end/edge).

The playing area for javelin consists of a rectangular throwing sector that measures 30 degrees in angle, extending from the throwing arc. The throw is made from a runway that is 4 meters wide and at least 30 meters long, leading into a marked landing area where the javelin must land. The landing area is typically a grass or sand surface, extending beyond the throw line to ensure safety and accuracy in measurement. Overall, the javelin throw must adhere to specific guidelines set by athletics governing bodies for proper competition.

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Uwe Hohe throw 104.80 metres

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Babe Didrikson, who won the 100 meter hurdles, the javelin and came in 2nd in the high jump at the 1932 Olympics.

You throw it, and they measure it. It is in meters. The person with the longest throw at the end wins.

The men's javelin was redesigned in 1984 to shorten the distance it could be thrown. The decision to shorten the jav was made by the International Amateur Athletic Association after East Germany's Uwe Hohn crushed the previous world record of 99.72 m with a throw of 104.80 m. The distances reached by improving athletes were nearing the point where they could no longer be contained in the infield, and thus the decision was made to design the jav to "underperform." By shifting the center of weight forward, the javelin's tip tilts forward and comes down sooner, steepening the arc of flight and thus shortening the throws by about 10%.

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Yes, the weight of the Olympic javelin has changed over time. The men's javelin has been standardized at 800 grams since 1986, while the women's javelin was standardized at 600 grams in 1999. Prior to these standards, the weight and specifications of javelins varied in different competitions. These changes were made to enhance the fairness and consistency of the sport.

The javelin throw was essential in ancient times for developing and promoting vital skills such as hand-eye coordination, strength, and precision. It was not only a competitive sport but also served practical purposes in hunting and warfare, where accurate throwing could mean the difference between survival and death. Training in javelin throwing encouraged physical fitness and agility, which were crucial for soldiers and hunters alike. Additionally, the sport fostered a sense of community and competition, reinforcing social bonds and cultural values.

If you throw javelin fairly far, and you are a girl on top of that, you are very likely to be recruited for college. The likelihood of achieving a full scholarship, however, for just javelin, is unlikely. I consistently threw in the high 120s in high school, and was recruited by many colleges. I ended up with a 3/4 scholarship to a very prestigious NCAA Division 1 school, but I think the fact that I knew how to throw discus and shot put also helped. If you are a girl and throw javelin, there's a high chance you'll get recruited. There aren't many states that throw javelin in high school, so the pool of colleges is rather large compared to the number of elite high school javelin throwers. My advice to you is to stick with it and focus on becoming better every day. Also, be open to all of the colleges recruiting you and build good relationships with each no matter what division they are. Some D3 programs are better than some at the D1 level and sometimes they can offer more "financial aid." Good luck!

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Javelin is thrown in Rhode Island Track and field events. I don't know about the other states.

I know that the javelin is thrown in high school in these states as well: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, New York, New Jersey, Alabama, Louisiana, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Utah, and Wyoming.

The line is similar to 'foul' lines one might see when watching bowling or curling or the boxes where the discus and shot put are thrown. This line marks the beginning point to measure the distance of the throw. It is a rule designed to keep the participant from gaining an advantage.

Javelin, before it was a recognized sport, was originally a hunting method used by humankind the world over. Javelin first emerged in the Greek Olympics as part of the first pentathlon. Though the construction of the javelin and the methods of delivery have evolved over time, the nature of the event has been preserved.

Osleidys Menéndez of Cuba won the gold medal and set the Olympic record in women's javelin at the 2004 Games in Athens.

I wouldn't say that the javelin throw is unpopular. It is a sport that is very difficult to master and not very many people can become good at it. It is a sport, in the United States at least, that doesn't get much attention because of all the other sports that are played here. And that might be the reason other countries do not pay much attention to javelin. They are watching football and tennis and cricket more than they are watching javelin.

There is no real title for an athlete that throws the discus or javelin - they are simply referred to as javelin or discus throwers, or more generally as throwers, field event athletes, etc.

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The world record for the Men's javelin throw is 104.80. It was set in 1984 by Uwe Hohn. However, this was before new regulations were imposed on javelin builds.

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