the javelin
noun
: a sporting event in which people compete by trying to throw a long spear (called a javelin) farther than everyone else
winner of the javelin
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Van Der Westhuizen won the javelin with a final-round throw of 199-8.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Orona finished in the top four in all 10 events, placing first in the javelin and discus.
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Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Getting to the different events was difficult, especially at the state meet, but Polo, who finished second to Mayo at the NCCC championships in the javelin, calmly guided her around.
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Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Orona finished in the top four in all 10 events, placing first in the javelin and discus.
—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Getting to the different events was difficult, especially at the state meet, but Polo, who finished second to Mayo at the NCCC championships in the javelin, calmly guided her around.
—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the javelin
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“The javelin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20javelin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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