This is a list of the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Champions in the

javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the ...

. Measurements were conducted in imperial distances (feet and inches) until 1975. Metrication occurred in 1976, so all subsequent championships were measured in metric distances. International javelin design regulations were changed in 1986 with the center of gravity of the implement moved forward. As a result, throwing distances were in general shorter, flat landings fewer, and legal throws (tip-down) easier to attain post-1985.

Champions

;Key: :* = Old javelin :A = Altitude assisted

References

GBR Athletics

External links

NCAA Division I men's outdoor track and field
{{DEFAULTSORT:NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships - Men's javelin throw Javelin NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Outdoor track, men

Javelin A javelin is a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon, but today predominantly for sport. The javelin is almost always thrown by hand, unlike the sling, bow, and crossbow, which launch projectiles with th ...