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 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon 1924. This event was held 12 July 1924. This event was held 12 July 1924. This event was held 12 July 1924. This event was held 12 July 1924. Athletics at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon The men's decathlon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1924 Summer Olympics. It was the fourth appearance of a decathlon at the Olympics. The competition was held on Friday, 11 July, and Saturday, 12 July 1924. Thirty-six decathletes from 22 nations competed. This event was held on 11 July 1924. This event was held on 11