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New York Times Features the Hammer Throw

The hammer throw was the lead item in the New York Times sports section on 26 June 2011. Author Isolde Raftery looks in depth at the culture of the event and how many philosophically minded individuals are drawn to it.

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Walnut Open HS Hammer Competition & Youth Hammer Clinic

Please join us for an Exhibition/Open Competition and Instructional Clinic for Youth Hammer Throwers. No experience with the hammer throw is required for the clinic.

The amount of youth throwers has increased rapidly over the past decade. In 2008, USA broke its medal drought with gold and silver medals at the IAAF World Junior Championships.

Support Youth Hammer Throwing in America

The USATF will be voting on a rule change that will allow 13 and 14 year olds to throw the hammer. We need your help to rally support for this rule change.

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Welcome to the new HammerThrow.org

The new Hammer Throw.org continues to provide the most in depth information about the hammer throw on the internet. From learning how to throw to finding the latest technical articles, we have it all.

Harold Connolly Podium

Remembering Harold Connolly

August 18th marked the passing of the greatest figure in the history of hammer throwing: Olympic gold medalist Harold Connolly passed away.