Hammer Throw

In men's hammer throw, the minimum weight of the hammer is 7.26 kg (16.01 lb).

In women's hammer throw, the minimum weight of the hammer is 4.00 kg (8.82 lb).

The technique used to spin the hammer before releasing it is called the hammer spin.

The area within which the hammer thrower must stay during the throw is called the throwing circle.

A hammer thrower typically makes 3-4 turns before releasing the hammer.

The technique used to release the hammer is called the hammer release.

The name of the event in which athletes compete to throw the hammer the farthest is the hammer throw.

The Soviet Union has won the most medals in the men's hammer throw at the Olympic Games.

Poland has won the most medals in the women's hammer throw at the Olympic Games.

Yuriy Sedykh holds the world record in the men's hammer throw with a throw of 86.74 meters (284 ft 7 in).

Anita Włodarczyk holds the world record in the women's hammer throw with a throw of 82.98 meters (272 ft 3 in).

John Flanagan has won the most Olympic gold medals in the men's hammer throw with three gold medals.

Anita Włodarczyk has won the most Olympic gold medals in the women's hammer throw with three gold medals.

The name of the annual track and field competition that features the hammer throw is the Hammer Throw World Championships.

The organization that governs international hammer throw competitions is World Athletics.