What is the standard weight of hammer for women in the hammer throw event?

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SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 04 Jul, 2024 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 4 kg

Key Points

4 kg is the standard weight of the hammer for women in the hammer throw event.
The hammer throw is a track and field event in which the athlete throws a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle.
This event is part of the Olympic Games and World Championships in athletics.
The hammer must be thrown from inside a circle with a diameter of 2.135 meters.
The throw is measured from the inside edge of the circle to the nearest mark made by the fall of the hammer.

Additional Information

The men's hammer weighs 7.26 kg (16 pounds).
The hammer throw has been part of the men's track and field program since the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The women's hammer throw was added to the Olympic program in the 2000 Sydney Games.
Hammer throw technique involves the athlete spinning with the hammer several times before releasing it.
Proper technique and strength are crucial for achieving maximum distance in the hammer throw.