Athletics event that involves throwing a weight for distance
Also known as weight throw · 35 pound weight throw · 56 pound weight throw
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Weight throw is a traditional strength sport and throwing event derived from ancient Scottish Highland games. Unlike its other counterpart, the Weight over bar which involves a stationary pendulum like swing for height, the Weight throw involves a full body rotation and throwing of a metal ball attached to a handle via a chain, for the furthest distance. It has been used both in Highland games as well as in track and field.