hammer thrower
Heavy ball hurler
A hammer thrower is an athlete who competes in the hammer throw, a track and field event in which contestants hurl a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle.
The thrower spins rapidly in a circle to build momentum before releasing: The hammer thrower completed three rotations before launching the implement.
Path or monitored route
- fieldArea of specialty
- discusHeavy disc for throwing
- javelinThrowing spear for sport
- shot putAthletic throwing competition, heavy ball
stadium · sector · cage · implement · rotations · release · landing · foul
Global athletic contest
- championshipsTitle-deciding competitions
- meetCome into contact
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- heatsIncreases temperature
finals · medals · podium · records · standings · personal best · world record · placement
Contractile body tissue
- strengthPower to exert force
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- robustStrong and durable
- burlyHeavily muscled and broad
strapping · broad-shouldered · core · legs · shoulders · arms · back · muscular
Rapid rotation around axis
- rotationTurning on an axis
- releaseTo let go
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
coordination · turns · entry · delivery · orbit · wind · pivot · heel-toe
Strength or compulsion
- torqueRotational force measurement
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- centrifugalDirected away from axis
rotation · mass · acceleration · kinetics · leverage · impact · energy · mechanics
Learned behavioral adaptation
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
practice · coach · weights · plyometrics · recovery · periodization · preparation · warm-up
track
Path or monitored route
shot put · stadium · sector · cage · implement · rotations · release · landing · foul · scratch
Olympics
Global athletic contest
- championshipsTitle-deciding competitions
- meetCome into contact
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
heats · finals · medals · podium · records · standings · personal best · world record · placement · rounds
muscles
Contractile body tissue
burly · strapping · broad-shouldered · core · legs · shoulders · arms · back · muscular · athletic build
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
balance · coordination · turns · entry · delivery · orbit · wind · pivot · heel-toe · counter
force
Strength or compulsion
centrifugal · rotation · mass · acceleration · kinetics · leverage · impact · energy · mechanics · swing
conditioning
Learned behavioral adaptation
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
dedication · practice · coach · weights · plyometrics · recovery · periodization · preparation · warm-up · stretching
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- throwersshot putter, pitcher
- field athletesshot putter, high jumper, long jumper, pole vaulter, triple jumper
- Strength Athletesweightlifter, powerlifter, strongman, strongwoman, Olympic lifter
hammer throwersprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
distance runner · miler · cross-country runner · steeplechaser · hurdler
hammer throwerdistance runner
Athlete racing extended lengths
gymnast · jockey · sprinter · figure skater
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