Question

when was javelin throw added to modern Olympics

Answer 1

the javelin throw has been an olympic event since 1908; a women's javelin event was added to Olympic program in 1932..

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Answer 2

The women's event was first contested at the 1932 Olympics, becoming the second women's throws event after the discus in 1928. Two variants of the javelin have featured on the Olympic programme: a freestyle version was first contested at the 1906 Intercalated Games and then again the 1908 London Olympics.

Years held: Men: 1908 – 2016; Women: 1932 – 2016

Mildred "Babe" Didrikson of the United States became the first champion of women javelin throw.

Keshorn Walcott. Walcott represents Trinidad in javelin throw. He became the youngest Olympic gold medalist in men's javelin when he clinched the title in 2012. In the history of Olympics, he is the first black male athlete to win a gold medal in a throwing event.

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