hammer throw
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Campbell, from Nottingham, only took up the sport when she started university, having initially started it to improve her performance in shot put and the hammer throw.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2024
Harold won the hammer throw the day after Olga’s discus triumph, so they each had a gold medal and time on their hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2024
Events include Highland dance and heavyweights such as the hammer throw.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2023
Other titles being decided Sunday were in women’s long jump, the men’s 10,000 meters, the heptathlon and men’s hammer throw.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
For the one remaining event was the hammer throw, where Ellis was supreme, and here they expected to see their champion wipe out his opponents' lead, and finish a winner, with plenty to spare.
From Dick Randall The Young Athlete by Ellery H. Clark
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