Athletics — Throwing
Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeIndividual SportsThe throwing events are a perfect combination of strength, technique and coordination. The shot put is the most basic throwing event and is relatively easy to learn. The discus and javelin require more advanced technique. Turkish athletes have a history of success in the javelin and the shot put.
Athletics — Throwing Videos
Technique guides and training videos
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What Is Athletics? — Throwing Events
An introduction to the discus, shot put, hammer throw and javelin
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