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High School Hammer Throw Records
The hammer throw is only an official track and field event for one state in the United States today, but it has grown in popularity at the youth club level, and you see more and more athletes trying it out every year. The increased popularity has shown as competitions are popping up across the United […]
Continue readingHigh School Javelin Throw Records
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 […]
Continue readingHigh School Discus Throw Records
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 […]
Continue readingHigh School Shot Put Records
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 […]
Continue readingWhat is a Throws Weight Pentathlon?
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 […]
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