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The hammer throw, meanwhile, has featured at the greatest show on Earth since 1900. Follow Metro.co.uk’s live blog for updates from the Paris 2024 games.

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The women’s hammer throw final in the 2024 Paris Olympics takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 (8/6/24) at Stade de France in Paris.

The hammer weighs 16 pounds for men and 8.8 pounds for women. The goal is to throw the hammer the greatest distance while staying inside a seven-foot diameter circle.

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Around 9:30 a.m. during the hammer throw, a competitor threw their hammer but it totally “cleared certified barriers” and struck an audience member, officials said in a news release.

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The hammer throw involves hurling a metal weight — attached to a chain and grip — as far as possible after generating momentum by spinning in a circle.