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How to Make Sure You Are Drinking Enough Water

March 13, 2015
/ By Tom

Drinking water is awesome for you. We all know there are many benefits of water. Water can help you look and feel better, flush out toxins, and keep you hydrated and performing optimally. Drinking enough water instead of sugary drinks can also help you because of what you are not consuming instead. We know it […]

High School Javelin Throw Records

March 12, 2015
/ By Tom
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The javelin throw isn’t contested in every state at the high school level, but it is an official event in 14 different states and is competed by athletes in other states as a open event at non-school meets. It is a very popular and competitive event at the youth level, as demonstrated by the impressive […]

High School Discus Throw Records

March 11, 2015
/ By Tom
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National high school records are obviously very challenging and rarely broken in the United States. In recent years, though, both the boys and girls national records in the discus throw have fallen. The current high school discus throw records are: Boys 1.6 kg discus throw – 237’6″ by Ryan Crouser, 7/9/2011, from Sam Barlow High […]

High School Shot Put Records

March 10, 2015
/ By Tom

Photo By: Steven Pisano The national boys record in the shot put is one of the longest-standing records in high school track and field, but the girl’s record has recently been broken. The current high school shot put records are: Outdoor Boys 12 pound shot put – 81’3.5″ by Michael Carter, 6/16/1979, from Jefferson High […]

What is a Throws Weight Pentathlon?

March 9, 2015
/ By Tom
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You might be surprised to learn that there is a pentathlon specifically for throwers. That’s right, 5 different throwing events that lead to a combined score to determine who the best overall thrower is. It is a popular event in masters throwing circles around the world. The Events The best mark in each event is […]