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javelin throw
A track and field event in which athletes throw a spear-shaped implement (javelin) as far as possible.
やり投げの選手になりたい。
I want to become a javelin thrower.
やり投げで金メダルを獲得した。
Won a gold medal in the javelin throw.
彼はやり投げの日本記録を更新した。
He set a new Japanese record in the javelin throw.
One of the throwing events in track and field (陸上競技). The javelin (槍) is thrown from behind a foul line after a running approach.
RELATED THROWING EVENTS:
- 砲丸投げ: shot put
- 円盤投げ: discus throw
- ハンマー投げ: hammer throw
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- やり投げの選手: javelin thrower
- やり投げの記録: javelin throw record
- やり投げ競技: javelin throw competition
FORMATION:
やり (槍, spear/javelin) + 投げ (throw, from 投げる)