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An overview of javelin throwing.
Tero Pitkamaki: World Champ Chasing Olympic Javelin Gold
Everything you'd want to know about Finnish Olympic javelin thrower Tero Pitkamaki
Javelin Throw Action Photo Gallery
View action photographs of javelin throwing, which is one of the sports represented in the Summer Olympic Games.
An Illustrated History of Javelin
A brief photographic history of javelin throwing.
What is Olympic Javelin?
What is Olympic Javelin? Long ago, cavemen threw spears at large animals. Their descendents, the javelin throwers, prefer distance to accuracy, however.
Olympic Javelin Throw Rules
Rules for the Olympic javelin throw
Greatest Moments In Olympic Javelin
In ancient times, spear-throwers were hunters seeking food. Today, Olympic spear-throwers seek gold. The javelins themselves have changed over the years, making distance comparisons often irrelevent. But raw distance has little to do with the excitement often generated in Olympic javelin competitions.
Men's Javelin Olympic Medalists
The Men's javelin throw Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
Women's Javelin Olympic Medalists
The Women’s javelin throw Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
Introduction to Javelin Throwing
Introduction to Javelin Throwing
Basic Javelin Throwing Technique
Basic javelin throwing technique

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