Hammer throw is a historic sport which involves hurling of a heavy metal ball for a distance. (Image via Getty) Hammer throw, which is a part of the four track-and-field throwing events at the ...

Three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, a then-22-year-old Rogers was the youngest competitor in the women's hammer throw and placed fifth at a time when she "felt so young and so fresh to the scene.' ...

The women's qualifying ... on his Olympic debut, as he's the clear favourite to claim gold. The 22-year-old is the current top-ranked male hammer thrower and the owner of the furthest throw ...

The Paris 2024 Olympics ... in the hammer throw competitions. The men's qualifiers have already taken place, with the favourites progressing to the final on Sunday evening. The women's qualifiers ...

The Hammer throw is steeped in Olympic history (Picture: Getty) The maximum size for men is 100mm and 85mm for women. The wire attached to the weight must not be longer than 1.22m, which is the ...

The 25-year-old from Richmond, B.C., claimed gold on Tuesday to become the first Canadian to ever medal in the women's hammer throw at the Olympics. It was also the first Canadian gold medal in a ...