1.   He realized his goal Friday, capturing the javelin title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Boise State.

2.   Marius Corbett of South Africa beat Steven Backley of Britain to win the javelin World Championship title Tuesday.

3.   The South African emerged from relative obscurity to upset the field and win the javelin title at the World Championships in Athens, Greece, this month.

4.   Working mom Trine Hattestad got her inspiration from little Robin and came back to reclaim her javelin title Saturday after missing the last World Championships because of pregnancy.

5.   Jan Zelezny -- the man with the golden arm -- added to his growing collection of precious metal by spearing a second consecutive world championship javelin title.

6.   Jan Zelezny proved yet again that size does not matter as he retained his Olympic javelin title.

7.   Jan Zelezny, a midget among giants, proved yet again that size does not matter as he retained his Olympic javelin title here on Saturday.

8.   Steve Backley defends his javelin title here fresh from upsetting the odds to take the Helsinki gold after two years of shoulder and adductor injuries.