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For the men's javelin throw event, 32 athletes were eligible to qualify for the event with a maximum of three athletes per nation. The qualification could be secured either by achieving the entry standard of 85.50 m in the qualification period (between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024) or by the World Athletics Ranking for the event. [5]
The first world record in the men's javelin throw was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. [ 1 ] As of 21 June 2009, 46 world records have been ratified by the IAAF in the event. [ 1 ]
A javelin is a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon. Today, the javelin is predominantly used for sporting purposes such as the javelin throw . The javelin is nearly always thrown by hand, unlike the sling , bow , and crossbow , which launch projectiles with the aid of a hand-held mechanism.
The javelin went through the promising University of Georgia sprinter’s back below his left shoulder blade, punctured and collapsed his left lung and missed his heart by millimeters.
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The javelin throw at the Summer Olympics is one of four track and field throwing events held at the multi-sport event. The men's javelin throw has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1908 , being the last of the current throwing events to feature at the Olympics after the shot put , discus throw and hammer throw .
The men's javelin throw event at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place on 21 and 23 August at the Beijing National Stadium. [1] The qualification mark was set at 82.50 metres. The qualifying standards were 81.80 m (268.37 ft) (A standard) and 77.80 m (255.25 ft) (B standard).
Missile components A Javelin fired by a U.S. soldier in Jordan during Eager Lion, 2019. The Javelin missile's tandem warhead is a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) type. [11] This round utilizes an explosive shaped charge to create a stream of superplastically deformed metal, formed from trumpet-shaped metallic liners. The result is a narrow high ...