In the hammer throw event, the athlete releases the hammer when it is at its maximum rotational speed and positioned at the optimal angle for distance. This typically occurs after completing a series of spins, just as the hammer reaches the point closest to the ground and the athlete's body is in a balanced, powerful position. Releasing the hammer too early or too late can significantly affect the throw's distance. The ideal release angle is usually around 45 degrees for maximum distance.
The event in which a heavy ball tied with a chain is thrown is called the hammer throw. The winner is the person who tosses the hammer the farthest.
The shot put and hammer throw.
Wojciech Nowicki was the bronze medalist in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The silver medalist in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Ivan Tsikhan.
China received the silver medal in the Women's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Poland won the gold medal in the Women's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
The bronze medal in the Women's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was awarded to Sophie Hitchon.
The gold medal in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics went to Dilshod Nazarov.
The silver medal winner in the Women's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Wenxiu Zhang.
The bronze medal in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was awarded to Poland.
The silver medal in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics went to Belarus.
Tajikistan was the country that won the gold medal in the Men's Hammer Throw event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.