Category Archives for Throwing
Shot Put World Record Progressions
From Ralph Rose to Randy Barnes and Violette Gouraud-Morris to Natalya Lisovskaya, you can see the all-time progression for the men’s and women’s shot put world record below. Photo By: See-ming Lee Men’s Shot Put World RecordOutdoor – Randy Barnes, 23.12m, 1990Indoor – Randy Barnes, 22.66m, 1989Randy Barnes set the current men’s outdoor shot put world record […]
Continue readingWeight Throw World Records
The weight throw is a fun and exciting track and field event that has been competed primarily in America for decades. The event is primarily contested indoors. Although it is the least well-known of the throwing events, it still has many fans. With the event primarily contested in the United States, it only makes sense that […]
Continue readingWorld Record Discus Throw Progressions
A new world record discus throw has been officially ratified 42 times for men and 55 times for women by the IAAF. Discus has obviously come a long way since the early 20th century.So who has had the longest and farthest discus throw in history? See the chart below to find out. Photo By: Magnus […]
Continue readingThe Scottish Hammer Throw for Highland Games
Photo By: Seth Lemmons The Scottish hammer throw is a highland games heavy event that has 2 different versions and is thrown with 2 hands for distance. The event has been around in some form for centuries. Тhіs еvеnt seems sіmіlаr tо thе hаmmеr thrоw аs sееn іn mоdеrn-dау trасk аnd fіеld соmреtіtіоns but there […]
Continue readingWhat are the Highland Games Events?
The Highland games, based on Scottish and Celtic culture, are a unique and exciting celebration. The heavy events, consisting of demonstrations of throwing ability and strength, can draw many athletes and fans. While many people are interested in the games, they aren’t always sure what all they heavy stuff people are throwing is all about. […]
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