Throwing and field contains four major throwing events: discus throw, hammer throw, javelin throw and shot put. The weight throw is the fifth most common field throwing event, while the club throw is unique to disability athletics. Research by "MythBusters" found that men and women throw almost equally well with their non-dominant hand, suggesting that the sexual differences were probably due to differences in training. Throwing Throwing is the launching of a ballistic projectile by hand. This action is only possible for animals with the ability to grasp objects with their hands (mainly primates). Humans, being bipedal, have a wide variety
Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon was held on 18 August at 10:25. The pole vault was held on 18 August at 13:25. "Note: Oleksiy Kasyanov of Ukraine did not compete." The javelin throw was held on 18 August at 18:35. "Note: Mihail Dudaš of Serbia did not compete." The 1500 metres was held on 18 August at 21:45. Eaton secured his second Olympic title, with an Olympic record-tying score of 8893. Athletics at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon The men's decathlon competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event was held at the Olympic Stadium between 17–18 August.