Hammer Throw for Men at Olympics

Hammer Throw for Men at Olympics: Hammer throw is a throwing event included in the field athletics discipline at the international level. In the hammer throwing event, the athletes are required to throw a heavy ball fixed to a handle with a wire. The ball is generally made from steel. The handle is also known as the "grip". In the earlier days of the game, a real hammer was thrown by the competitors in the event. The competitors throw the hammer from the front part of the circular throwing area. The angle of release and the velocity of the ball are the key factors for success in the hammer throw event. The distance covered by the hammer is measured to decide the winner of the event.

Hammer Throw for Men in Summer Olympics: Hammer throw event for men was introduced to the Olympic program at the 1900 Paris Summer Games. Since that time, the event has always been held in the Olympic athletic competition. The United States of America was the leading figure in the event during the early twentieth century. However, Russia emerged as the dominant nation in the hammer throw event in the later years.

Rules for Hammer Throw for Men at Olympics: The rules followed in the international track and field athletics competitions are set by the International Association of Athletics Federations or IAAF. The rules applicable for the hammer throw competitions are-