Javelin throw
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The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about 2.5 m in length, is thrown as far as possible. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area.
German javelin thrower Thomas Röhler in 2011
Javelin thrower on an Athenian red-figure cup, 5th century BCE (Berlin Antikensammlung F 2728)
Julius Saaristo in 1912 Summer Olympics
Matti Järvinen throwing the javelin at the 1932 Olympics
Johannes Vetter
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Johannes Vetter is a German athlete who competes in the javelin throw. He won gold at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. His personal best of 97.76 m is the German record, and ranks him second
Javelin throw
…2026. Ath.# Perf.# Mark Athlete Nation Date Place Ref. 1 1 98.48 m (323 ft 1 in) Jan Železný Czech Republic 25 May 1996 Jena 2 2 97.76 m (320 ft 8 in) Johannes Vetter Germany 6 September 2020 Chorzów 3 96.29 m (315 ft 10 in) Vetter #2 29 May 2021 Chorzów 4 95.66 m (313 ft 10 in) Železný #2 29 August 1993 Sheffield 5…
Vetter at the 2016 Bislett Games
Vetter at the ISTAF Berlin 2019