Athletics spear (7)

I believe the answer is:

javelin

(Other definitions for javelin that I've seen before include "Sporting spear" , "Field event missile" , "Light spear" , "Field event projectile" , "Athletics missile" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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