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Science of the spear: biomechanics of a javelin throw

The Story Behind the Spear: Olympic Javelins From Past to Present | The Vault

FactoriaReels on Instagram: "On May 5, 2017, at the Doha Diamond League, Thomas Röhler produced one of the greatest javelin throws ever recorded. His massive 93.90-meter launch stunned the athletics world and instantly became the second-longest throw in men’s javelin history — bettered only by Jan Železný’s legendary world record of 98.48 meters from 1996. That night, Röhler dominated a world-class field, finishing ahead of fellow German Johannes Vetter, who threw 89 meters. The throw didn’t jus