hang on, if it's because they're military aren't javelins based on er, javelins, weapons of war used by the Romans? I say let's not be reminded of the barbaric and imperialist days of the Roman Empire either, I mean, what did they ever do for us? Other war related events include, the Marathon, rifle shooting, wrestling, fencing and maybe beach volleyball. Personally I like the Red Arrows but otherwise get the Red Bull aerobatic team to do it, they wouldn't make people think of war and destruction as they do loops the loops and make the Olympic rings in the sky. But then again the Red Arra's have never made me think of that. Until now.