Noun
javelin throw (plural javelin throws)
(athletics) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, kyshashrek.
McKenzie and javelin thrower Morgan Woods, who earned All-American Honorable Mention honors after placing 21st in the women’s javelin throw on Thursday, were the only two qualifiers for McNeese at the NCAA Championships. Source: Internet
In the girls’ eight-and-under group, Shakayden Clack took 24 in the javelin throw with her distance of 28 feet, 11 inches. Source: Internet
Limited run-ups were introduced in the late 1890s, and soon developed into the modern unlimited run-up. citation As an Olympic discipline, the javelin throw was introduced in the 1906 Intercalated Games for men, and in the 1932 Summer Olympics for women. Source: Internet
Metal-rod exercises and resistance band exercises can be used to train a similar action to the javelin throw to increase power and intensity. Source: Internet