THROW
Some of the events considered to make up the 'field' part of track and field are the throwing events. While the sprints rely more on speed and technique, it's strength and technique that are more crucial in these events.
SHOT
The metal ball (16-pounds for men, just under 9 pounds for women) can't drop below shoulder. Hands and fingers can't be taped, but can be chalked. At the front of the circle, which is seven feet in diameter, is a four-inch high stop board.
JAVELIN
The competitors can dig a shaft made of wood or metal, as long as the length is between 8 feet 6¼ inches and 8 feet 10¼ inches for men, 7 feet 2⅔ and 7 feet 6½ inches for women. The javelin weighs 1.75lbs for men, 1.3lbs for women.
DISCUS
Probably not a good idea to play discus with your dog, unless he can catch a 4.4 pound disc with an 8.63 inch diameter (2.2lbs, 7.1 inches for women). The disc is generally made of wood, but with a metal rim.
HAMMER
Stop -- hammer time! Sydney marks the 22nd time the event is being held for the men, while it makes its debut on the women's side. The entire apparatus weighs the same as a shot but can be no longer than 47.8 inches for men, 47.1 inches for women.
