What is a javelin?
Q: What is a javelin?
A: A javelin is a light spear designed to be thrown.
Q: How has the javelin been used throughout history?
A: Historically, the javelin was used as a weapon, but from the Ancient Greeks to today it is used for sport.
Q: Is the javelin always thrown by hand?
A: Yes, the javelin is almost always thrown by hand.
Q: Is javelin throw an official Olympic sport?
A: Yes, javelin throw is an official Olympic sport.
Q: What is the javelin throw event?
A: The javelin throw is a sports event, one of the field events which survive from the original Olympic Games.
Q: How does the athlete throw the javelin in the javelin throw event?
A: The athlete holds the javelin in one hand and, while running, throws it as far as possible.
Q: What makes javelin different from other throwing events?
A: Unlike other throwing events, javelin allows the competitor to build speed over a considerable distance.
