ˈjav-lən
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If so, fans may be able to see his unusal pre-game training routine, which includes throwing a javelin.
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Stephen Wade, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of them include: Sports day tournament: Transform your backyard into a sports arena with a variety of challenges such as long jump, javelin throw using pool noodles, hopscotch competitions, relay races, and more.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 July 2024
After Pakistani javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem hurtled his way into the Olympic history books, his country threw him welcome celebrations fit for a king.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Nearby, the team also found broken iron sword handles, curved blades, javelin points and a spearhead.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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Stephen Wade, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
Some of them include: Sports day tournament: Transform your backyard into a sports arena with a variety of challenges such as long jump, javelin throw using pool noodles, hopscotch competitions, relay races, and more.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 20 July 2024
After Pakistani javelin athlete Arshad Nadeem hurtled his way into the Olympic history books, his country threw him welcome celebrations fit for a king.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Nearby, the team also found broken iron sword handles, curved blades, javelin points and a spearhead.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2024
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