All about javelin throw:

All about  javelin throw:

- 1908: The javelin throw is introduced as an Olympic event for men,

 
- 1932: The women's javelin throw is introduced as an Olympic event, with Babe Didrikson (USA) winning the first gold medal.

- 1948: The IAAF standardizes the javelin design, with a length of 2.7m (8' 10.25") and a weight of 800g (1.764 lbs) for men.

- 1951: The IAAF introduces the "no-spin" technique, where athletes are no longer allowed to spin the javelin before throwing.

- 1964: The IAAF introduces the "new javelin" with a changed center of gravity, making it more aerodynamic.

- 1986: The IAAF introduces the "new new javelin" with a further changed center of gravity, reducing distances by about 10%.

- 1991: The IAAF introduces the "current javelin" with a length of 2.7m (8' 10.25") and a weight of 800g (1.764 lbs) for men, and 2.3m (7' 6.5") and 600g (1.323 lbs) for women.

- 1999: The IAAF introduces the "new javelin rule", where the javelin must land with the tip first for the throw to be valid.