How to Throw the Perfect Javelin with Olympic Champion Thomas Röhler | Gillette World Sport

World Sport is on the Road to Rio, taking an in-depth look at the sports that make up the Olympic Games. This week we're with German hopeful Thomas Röhler for a precision lesson in Javelin technique and perfect form.

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[marco]

His Javelin throw is so smooth and beautiful.

[brahmburgers]

I'm 71. When I was 15, I won javelin contests against boys as old as 18. I haven't thrown since a kid, but now am getting back into it. I've signed up for a senior track meet for seniors, taking place in Utah, October 2023. I practice each evening, by throwing a long guava stick.

[DC-izrw]

"it got Dangerous for the high jumpers" 😂😂😂😂

[britopia]

What a brilliant sport. And what a brilliant athlete. Worth going to Germany for.

[YerSiNia]

Doing quick revision for tomorrows competition. A newbie thrower here :D

[attriagarwal]

this is the best video I have ever seen for super helpful thanks a lot

[mahtivaari]

Röhler told that people recognize him more often in Finland than in Germany.

[dylkim]

The vision and quality of content on this channel is amazing. I'm very impressed by this whole project. Big ups to the creators of these mini docs. Our schools should show these to our youth in physical education programs.

[TXVR-utqw]

Olympic champion and a throw over 90m. Well deserved 👏👏

[AlexanderGonzalez-okbb]

I got a silver medal for Panama at the Central American Master Atheltics Championship in Guatemala, on October 12, 2019 using all these techniques. Absolutely helpful.

[markus.robberts]

Thanks heaps for this video! I compete nationally in Javelin and no coach has talked to me about some of this stuff. I really think this is going to add a couple of meters to my throws! Thanks heaps!

[chrisbristow]

This makes me respect Alexander the Great's "Elite Javelin Throwers" a lot more! (I could never picture a javelin thrower) They were the bane of cavalry and chariots among others during his unmatched campaign.

Dangerous stuff! :) ;)

[theissteensen]

can you make more javelin videos as there is not many videos that are helpfull like this one :D

[sasba]

congratulations on your gold at rio 2016

[supersaiyandrawing]

i've got to do this in sports class tomorrow so i thought hey take some inspiration from the pros

[santeenl]

Wow I can't believe this video hit 230.000 views already, it seems that javelin is getting more popular lately :D

[lennyerdody]

A good athlete and very well spoken. Strong body and mind. Truly inspiring

[coolsoft]

Perfect explanation without reveal real secret. You witty guy

[huwu]

I've got a sports comp representing my school tomorrow and have never thrown a javelin so this is very helpful training

[haseebkamran]

I’m watching this being a fast bowler and a lot of the technique makes sense now!