2014 World Junior Championships In Athletics – Men's Hammer Throw
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2014 World Junior Championships In Athletics – Men's Hammer Throw
The men's hammer throw event at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Athletics was held in Eugene, Oregon, USA, at Hayward Field on 24 and 25 July. A 6 kg (junior implement) hammer was used. Medalists Results Final 25 July Start time: 17:59 Temperature: 28 °C Humidity: 33 % End time: 19:13 Temperature: 27 °C Humidity: 37 % Qualifications 24 July With qualifying standard of 74.50 (Q) or at least the 12 best performers (q) advance to the Final Summary Details With qualifying standard of 74.50 (Q) or at least the 12 best performers (q) advance to the Final =Group A= 25 July Start time; 10:30 Temperature: 16 °C Humidity: 68 % End time: 11:09 Temperature: 20 °C Humidity: 56 % =Group B= 25 July Start time; 11:59 Temperature: 20 °C Humidity: 56 % End time: 12:41 Temperature: 21 °C Humidity: 53 % Participation According to an unofficial count, 26 athletes from 18 countries participated in the event. References {{DEF ...
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Hammer Throw
The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events in regular track and field competitions, along with the discus throw, shot put and javelin. The "hammer" used in this sport is not like any of the tools also called by that name. It consists of a metal ball attached by a steel wire to a grip. The size of the ball varies between men's and women's competitions. History With roots dating back to the 15th century, the contemporary version of the hammer throw is one of the oldest of Olympic Games competitions, first included at the 1900 games in Paris, France (the second Olympiad of the modern era). Its history since the late 1960s and legacy prior to inclusion in the Olympics has been dominated by Europe and Eastern European influence, which has affected interest in the event in other parts of the world. The hammer evolved from its early informal origins to become part of the Scottish Highland games in the late 18th century, where the original version of the event is sti ...
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