All competitors take three throws. After that, the top eight take another three. Their best valid throw is recorded and the winner is the athlete with the longest valid throw .
There are a lot of types of throwing events:- Javelin Throw: The men´s javelin weighs 800g. The women´s javelin weighs 600g.
- Shotput Throw: Competitors take their throw from inside a concrete surfaced circle, with a toe board 10 cm high at the front of the circle. The shot weighs 7.26kg for men, 4kg for women.
- Hammer Throw: The hammer is a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and a handle. It weighs 7,257kg for men, 4kg for women. Competitors swing the hammer above their head before releasing it.
- Discus Throw: To complete a throw, the competitor starts in a circle. The thrower spins around three times in the circle to gain speed, and then, then releases his discus.
