Athens 2004 Olympic Games
The javelin was on the programme of the ancient Olympic Games as one of the pentathlon sports and took on two forms: a) throwing the javelin for distance and b) throwing the javelin at a target, in an event that may be likened to shooting today, and which was performed by athletes on foot or on horseback.
A modern athlete figure appears in the foreground, running towards the starting point of the throw. In the background, an ancient athlete is shown in preparation for the throw
Issue date: June 2, 2003 |
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Diameter - 40mm
Thickness - N/A
Weight - 34gr
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