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The present study investigated the relationship between selected anthropometrical variables and their impact on javelin throwing performance This study aimed to examine the relationship between selected upper and lower limb anthropometric parameters and javelin throwing performance. The sample consisted of five top-level javelin throwers representing Indian Railways in the 88th All India Inter Railway Athletics Championship (2023-24), with an average performance of 66.80 meters. Anthropometric measurements included full arm length (FAL), upper arm length (UAL), lower arm length (LAL), full leg length (FLL), upper leg length (ULL), and lower leg length (LLL). Correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant and strong positive relationship between throwing distance and both FAL (r = 0.888, p = 0.044) and LAL (r = 0.935, p = 0.020), suggesting that longer arm segments contribute to enhanced lever mechanics and release efficiency. While UAL showed a positive trend (r = 0.767), it did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.130). Leg segment lengths demonstrated moderate, yet statistically insignificant, positive correlations with performance, indicating a potential but less decisive role in supporting stride dynamics and stability. These findings highlight the relevance of upper limb proportions--especially full and lower arm lengths--as key predictors of javelin throwing success and emphasize their value in athlete assessment, training optimization, and talent identification processes.