Wiktionary
n. (context athletics English) An athletic throwing event where the object to be thrown is the javelin, a spear-like object made of metal, fiberglass and, in some cases, carbon fiber.
Wikipedia
The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the women's heptathlon.
Usage examples of "javelin throw".
He steered Dov and Krus straight at Prenn, trying to force him to swerve and offer a flank shot for his javelin throw.
He was one of the stars of the team, and held a city record in the javelin throw.
He was an Olympic-class gymnast and also held the world record for the javelin throw.
Many featured athletes in various events, especially hurdles, javelin throw and horsemanship.
A ballista stone made a fountain within a javelin throw of Leaper.