What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 6 rules · Step 2 of 4The throw
- What may a hammer thrower do before letting go?A hammer thrower may rest the head of the hammer on the ground, inside or outside the circle, before starting.
- Why do throwers walk out of the back of the circle?The athlete must stay in the circle until the hammer has touched the ground.
- From where to where is a throw measured?A valid throw is measured from the nearest mark the hammer head made when it first landed, back to the inside edge of the circle's rim.
The competition
- Two athletes throw the same distance. Who is placed higher?If two athletes have the same best distance, their second-best throws are compared, then their third-best, then the next.
- How does an athlete reach the final?When there are too many athletes for one competition, a qualification round is held first.
- How long does an athlete have to take their throw?An athlete has one minute to start a trial once the official signals that all is ready.