This is what *** weight throwing event looks like. It's similar to the more popular hammer toss but without the long chain attached to the weight. It was just horrible for everybody. Matt Crich ...
The hammer throw is a traditional event in track and ... according to a spokesperson for the university. The Colorado Springs Police Department called the death a "non-criminal incident." ...
The weight used in the hammer throw event is 16 pounds for men and 9 pounds for women in adult competition, according to World Athletics, the international track and field governing body.