Prediction of throwing distance in the men’s and women’s javelin final at the 2017 IAAF world championships

The purpose of this study was to use regularised regression models identify the most important biomechanical predictors throwing distance in elite male (M) and female (F) javelin throwers at 2017 IAAF world championships. Biomechanical data from 13 12 who competed championships were obtained an official scientific report. Regularised used investigate associations between release parameters, whole-body kinematic joint-level data. identified two distances both M F throwers: velocity knee flexion angle support leg moment release. In addition, length delivery stride predictor throwers, whereas javelin’s attitude centre mass back foot beginning phase throwers.