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Spectator Killed After Athlete’s Hammer Throw Hit Him
Athletes throw hammers after spinning round 360 degrees. They are normally surrounded by a net which protects against injuries at the point of release. The men’s world record for the hammer ...
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Man killed by hammer throw was dedicated father, family says
A spectator killed by an errant weight in a hammer throw event at a youth track and field meet was a dedicated father and husband with a great sense of humor, relatives said. The accident Sunday ...
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Errant hammer throw at youth track meet kills spectator
The weight used in the hammer throw event weighs 16 pounds for men and 9 pounds for women in adult competition, according to World Athletics, the international track and field governing body.
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Spectator is killed by a stray hammer thrown at a Colorado youth track and field meet
The weight used in the hammer throw event is 16 pounds (7 kilograms) for men and 9 pounds (4 kilograms) for women in adult competition, according to World Athletics, the international track and ...
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Spectator killed by stray hammer thrown at Colorado youth track event
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.