The Javelin throw was added to the Ancient Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon in
A. 508 BC
B. 608 BC
C. 708 BC
D. 808 BC
Explanation:
India recently got its first Gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the men’s javelin throw event bagged by Neeraj Chopra got, also a first in the category of Track and Field. The Javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. It was added to the Ancient Olympic Games as part of the pentathlon in 708 BC. It consisted of the participation of both men and women. Modern Olympics Games programme had initiated the javelin throw for men in 1908 and women in 1932.
