The Hammer Throw.

The Hammer Throw.

The hammer throw requires men of great stature and weight, endowed with great muscular strength. The past martelistas
exceeded weight of 100Kg. It requires great balance, coordination, speed, arm and legs strong, mighty fists,
requires years to highlight the launch of hammers, perseverance and willpower.

The set of hammer (head, cable and wrist) weighs 7.26 kg, measures l, 215m long and is throwing circle of 2.135 m
diameter should be launched within the fence (cage) within a sector of 45 °.

Source: Athletics