Javelin Throwing

Javelin or javelin throw is part of the track and field event. A javelin or a spear about 8 feet long is

used to throw for maximum distance. The participant runs first within a predetermined area and

then throws the javelin.

The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation) stated that non-orthodox techniques

cannot be used in javelin throw. The participants must hold the javelin at its grip and throw over

hands, over the participant’s upper arm or shoulder.

Like other throwing competitions, the participant is not allowed to leave the area until the javelin

has landed. The participants throw the javelin towards a sector which has an angle of 28.96

degrees extending outwards from the end of the runway.

Javelin is a part of the men’s decathlon and the women’s heptathlon. In

international competitions, men use a javelin between 8 feet 6 inches and 8 feet
10 inches; the women use a javelin between 7 feet 3 inches and 7 feet 7 inches.

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Hammer Throw

Hammer throw is one of the events in track and field competitions. A heavy

object on the end of a thin wire is hurled for maximum distance. The game dates
back to the 15th century. Hammer throw is one of the oldest events in the
Olympic Games.

For the men’s division, the hammer weighs around 16 pounds and measures
around 3 feet and 11 ¾ inches. For the women’s division, the hammer weighs
around 8.82 pounds and measure around 3 feet and 11 inches in length. A
winner is decided if he or she can throw the hammer the farthest. It was used to
be thought as a strength event, but now it’s more on speed so one can throw
the hammer in a farther distance.
The action of throwing involves two swings, then around three or four body
rotations in circular motion using a heel-toe movement of the foot. This is then
moved in a circular path. It gradually increases its velocity, and then the
participant throws the ball from the circle.