London 2012 Javelin |
London 2012 Javelin
The Basic of Javelin:
In the Javelin, athletes must throw the javelin as far as feasible. The javelin in the men's competition is two.7m long and weighs at least 800g. Using a run-up the athlete must release the javelin before the finish of the runway, launching it with hand held over the shoulder. The distance the javelin travels is measured from the finish of the runway to the point the javelin first touches the ground, which must be within the lines of the throwing sector. The javelin must land on its tip for the throw to be valid.