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HAMMERAthelitcs Events
Carmen Murillo García2ºC Secciones
IES CLARA CMAPOAMOR
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INDEX
1. WHAT IS IT? COMPETITION CHARACTERISTICS
2. HISTORY
3. RECORDS
4. SPANISH HAMMER THROWERS
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What is it?Athletic event in which a hammer is thrown for distance.
The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events.
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Competition characteristicsThe hammer consists of a 7.26-kg metal
ball attached to a spring steel wire handle that measures not more than 1.2 m in length.
The thrower makes three full, quick turns of the body before flinging the hammer.
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Competition characteristics
The competition is decided by who can throw the hammer the farthest.
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HistoryThe sport developed centuries ago in the British Isles.
It has been a regular part of track-and-field competitions there since 1866 and an Olympic sport since 1900 in Paris, France.
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History
Women's hammer throw was first included in the Olympics at the 2000 summer games in Sydney, Australia.
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Records
As of 2011 the world record for the men's hammer is held by Yuriy Sedykh, who threw 86.74 meters.
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Records
In the same year, the world record for the women's hammer is held by Betty Heidler, who threw 79.42 meters.
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Spanish hammer throwers
Moisés Campeny
Javier Cienfuegos
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