Weight throwing
The weight throw (English: weight throw) is a traditional Scottish sport and an integral part of the heavy events on the occasion of the Highland Games . The aim of this discipline is to throw the weight as far as possible from a defined drop zone.
According to the rules of the International Highland Games Federation (IHGF), the men at the heavy events of the Highland Games with a weight of 25.4 kg (56 pounds) and 12.7 kg (28 pounds) and the women with a weight of 12, 7 kg (28 pounds) and 6.35 kg (14 pounds). Lighter weights are also used on other occasions (42 lb).
The spherical or rectangular throwing device is made of metal. A handle (triangular, round or "D" shape) is attached to it on a chain. The height of the throwing device, including the handle and chain, must not exceed 45.72 cm (18 inches).
The weight is thrown with one hand from a rectangular drop zone. The athlete is not allowed to step over the delimitation bar of the throwing zone. Weight throwing is a technically demanding discipline that requires a high level of coordination and enormous speed. Typically, a twist-throwing technique is used to fling the weight as far as possible. Each athlete has three attempts, the furthest of which counts for the scoring.
In 1904 and 1920 , weight throwing (25.4 kg) was a discipline of the Summer Olympics .
Records
| year | Weight | Expanse | place | Surname | nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 12.7 kg | 23.495 m | Kilmarnock, Scotland | Francis Brebner | Scotland |
| 2002 | 25.4 kg | 12.13 m | Pleasanton, Ca USA | Ryan Vierra | United States |
| year | Weight | Expanse | place | Surname | nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 12.7 kg | 24.04 m | Estes Park, Co USA | Matt Sanford | Australia |
| 2008 | 25.4 kg | 12.47 m | Portland, Or USA | Eric Frasure | United States |
| year | Weight | Expanse | place | Surname | nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 25.4 kg | 10.54 m | St. Ursen FR, Switzerland | Daniel Stämpfli | Switzerland |
Individual evidence
- ↑ IHGF Reglement (s) ( Memento of the original dated June 14, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Winner: Etienne DESMARTEAU (www.olympic.org)
- ↑ Winner: Patrick MCDONALD (www.olympic.org)
- ↑ a b I.HGF Records ( Memento of the original from June 14, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
