The hammer throw

One of the most interesting athletic events is the hammer throw. It requires the strength of a weight lifter and the agility of a dancer. I saw this event live at the NAIA championships held at Henderson back in the late 1970s. It was obvious that most of the participants were shot putters or discus throwers who had been signed up just in hopes of getting points. It was a dangerous place to be. If there hadn't been a cage around the throwing area there would have been some casualties.

Here is a LINK to the finals of the hammer throw in the 2008 Olympics.