hammer thrower
- a word derived from hammer throw.
Example Sentences
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The Polish hammer thrower tries for his sixth straight world title.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023
A former Olympic hammer thrower, the Crunchem Hall headmistress is described as “a gigantic holy terror, a fierce tyrannical monster who frightened the life out of the pupils and teachers alike.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
Thomas Mardal, a Norwegian hammer thrower who attended the University of Florida, paused when asked about competing in the first world championships in the United States.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2022
"Michael Gunning is a swimmer and an absolute legend, and he said I should come on to this show. I messaged hammer thrower Osian Jones about it as well," Jervis says.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2022
A crack runner was expected and perhaps even McGee, the big policeman of the London City force, a hammer thrower of fame, might be present.
From Corporal Cameron of the North West Mounted Police; a tale of the Macleod trail by Connor, Ralph
