 | The throwing events are where the athlete holds a heavy object. He/she then takes his stance, gains momentum, and throws the object as far as they can. The events are shot put, javelin throw, hammer throw, and discus. Here are the world records for each: Shot put Men: 23.12 | 75-10¼ Randy Barnes Women: 22.63 | 74-3 Natalya Lisovskaya Javelin throw Men: 98.48 | 323-1 98.48 | 323-1 Women: 98.48 | 323-1 Barbora Špotáková Hammer throw Men: 86.74 | 284-7 Yuriy Syedikh Women: 79.42 | 260-7 Betty Heidler Discus Men: 74.08 | 243-0 Jürgen Schult Women: 76.80 | 252-0 Gabriele Reinsch |
