What is the weight of the women's javelin in grams?

What is the weight of the women’s javelin in grams? The standard women’s javelin weighs 600 grams. This is the senior competition specification used in international track and field, including elite championship events.

A javelin is a long, slender spear designed to fly point-first after an approach run and release. Its construction and balance are tightly regulated so that athletes compete with implements that have consistent aerodynamic behaviour. The women’s javelin is shorter and lighter than the senior men’s javelin, which weighs 800 grams.

The 600-gram standard should not be confused with youth or developmental implements, which can be lighter. A legal throw also depends on more than weight: the athlete must release from behind the foul line, the tip must strike the ground first, and the javelin must land within the sector. The event’s modern form developed from spear-throwing traditions and became part of the Olympic athletics programme.