The Evolution Of The Javelin | Faster Higher Stronger

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Published 2013-08-14

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In the first instalment of our Faster, Higher, Stronger series we take a look at the evolution of one of the most iconic events of the Olympic Games, the Javelin throw.

Former American Olympian Tom Pukstys looks at the history, tradition and art of the sport taking an in-depth look at the evolution of the Javelin itself and the technique in which it is thrown.
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All Comments (21)

@devejprabhakar9199 3 years ago

Idk why the the javelin angling itself towards the ground and landing is satisfying to watch
@RaySparks21 6 years ago

I miss javelin, I was provincial champion in high school. Javelin in its essence is about finesse and technique. It's a pure sport. And we've been throwing spears since the dawn of time. Glad it's still apart of the Olympics 😊
@Crow_Guy 4 years ago

1:08 nice
@lylesargent7850 7 years ago

javelin to me is one of the most interesting or amazing event to watch
@vincentvincent4898 4 years ago

Javelin Catching will be a new sport in the next Olympics.
@dice1331 4 years ago

There should be a competition where you should hit a specific target and not just by distance
@RahulSingh-lq7px 2 years ago

After Neeraj Chopra won gold medal at Tokyo 2020....🇮🇳❤
@SasukeisAwesome 10 years ago

This is phenomenal! I can't wait to see future installments!
@ragibperwez 3 years ago

Love this sport, took me sometime to master but loved every throw I have ever thrown 💯
@whyitskirsten 6 years ago

it looks like a flying toothpick on air
@atulghaiwat4219 3 years ago

Here after Neeraj Chopra's gold🏅❤️
@theartcoder 8 years ago

Great commentary Tom ... this is exactly how it is ....
@dirkbergstrom9751 4 years ago

Thanks for teaching me something new today! Always a treat.
@elennet4116 3 years ago

Hoping Indian Neeraj Chopra to make history by winning a medal for India in Javelin throw
@alexandrebeaudry8377 6 years ago

That it i'm buying a javelin. I'm done with throwing broom stick
@Triekki 10 years ago

You need good reflexes, the ability to track, patience, being able to shoot at the right time without disturbing the gun...and many more. I've never even shot and track & field is my favourite sport, but I can see the skills involved with that sport as well.
@kecenavrtep 4 years ago

Please leave sector D of stadium, Jan Železný is throwing
@diosdadoapias 5 years ago

I think, two of the weapons of the ancient greece were carried to the present with one with a slight improvement in material- the Javelin; and the other has been greatly improve in materials, configuration and other necessary accessories to greatly improved its performance- the Bow and arrow for Archery.
@Throwscom 7 years ago

Nice job Tom.
@multiio1424 3 years ago

This guy seems to be very competent and articulate.