Javelin Throw_Xavi Martin

What is the standard weight of a javelin used in men's competitions?

• 500 g

• 600 g

• 800 g

• 1000 g

Who holds the current world record in men's javelin throw as of 2022?

• Jan Železný

• Andreas Thorkildsen

• Thomas Röhler

• Johannes Vetter

In which year was women's javelin throw first introduced to the Olympic Games?

• 1932

• 1948

• 1964

• 1984

Which technique is commonly used in modern javelin throwing where the thrower spins several times before releasing the javelin?

• The Finn Technique

• The South African Technique

• The Swedish Technique

• The Estonian Technique

What is the maximum allowable tailwind speed for a javelin throw to be considered valid?

• 1.0 m/s

• 2.0 m/s

• 3.0 m/s

• 4.0 m/s

Who won the gold medal in women's javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

• Barbora Špotáková

• Sara Kolak

• Kelsey-Lee Barber

• Liu Shiying

Which country has historically been dominant in men's javelin throw at the Olympic Games?

• Germany

• Finland

• Czech Republic

• United States

What is the material traditionally used to make the shaft of a javelin?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Wood

• Carbon fiber

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a successful javelin throw?

• Grip

• Run-up

• Release angle

• Bounce off the ground