A spectator killed by an errant weight in a hammer throw event at a youth track and field meet was a dedicated father and husband with a great sense of humor, relatives said. The accident Sunday ...

This is what *** weight throwing event looks like. It's similar to the more popular hammer toss but without the long chain attached to the weight. It was just horrible for everybody. Matt Crich ...

The weight used in the hammer throw event is 16 pounds for men and 9 pounds for women in adult competition, according to World Athletics, the international track and field governing body.

The hammer throw is a traditional event in track and field competitions. The metal ball attached to a grip by a steel wire can weigh up to 25 pounds for boys and can be thrown between 55 and 67 ...

A spectator at a track and field event in Colorado died when he was struck by an errant hammer throw. The incident occurred Sunday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, which was ...

The hammer throw is a track and field event which involves throwing a heavy metal ball attached by a chain. Incidents like this one are rare.

A dad was killed in a hammer throw accident during a track and field meet. It happened at a meet in an indoor arena at the University of Colorado. The object flew over a safety net and struck Wade ...