Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men’s freestyle javelin Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The men’s freestyle javelin throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The javelin could be held anywhere. The competition was held on July 15 1908. 33 throwers from nine nations competed. bronze medalist Arne Halse games 1908 Summer gold medalist Eric Lemming siler medalist Michalis Dorizas Learn more... Loading...