Hammer-throw

A track and field event where athletes throw a metal ball attached to a wire and handle as far as possible. The implement weighs 16 pounds for men and 8.8 pounds for women, requiring multiple spins before release.

Named for its resemblance to a blacksmith's hammer, though the modern implement looks nothing like one. The event originated from ancient Celtic competitions and Scottish Highland Games, evolving into the wire-and-ball design by the early 1900s.