1. The javelin throw was developed in ancient Greece, inspired by hunting and war. This game simulated the use of a spear or similar weapon. Despite the javelin long history, the apparatus itself hasnt changed much in a few thousand years. Still an Olympic event, the javelin throw is one of the original holdovers from the ancient Olympic Games. Today its one of the track and field events.

2. The javelin throw is a track and field athletics event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m, is thrown to try to get the longest distance such as possible. These are as different stages of the javelin throw.

3. The best Javelin thrower of the history is the Czech Jan Zelezny. He threw the javelin about 99 meters, exactly 98,48 meters, Jan Zelezny broke the world record on May 25, 1996 in Jena.

4. The best Javelin thrower (female) is the Czech Barbora potkov. She threw the javelin 72,28 meters, She broke the world record in Stuttgart on September 13, 2008.