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The official throwing events in athletics include the shot put, hammer throw, discus throw and javelin throw. The shot put involves a metal sphere weighing 7.26 kg for men and 4 kg for women. The hammer is similar, but has a handle that allows linear movement, reaching greater distance. The discus is lighter, weighing 1 kg for women and 2 kg for men, while the javelin is sized 2.20 m and weighs 600 g for women and sized 2.60 m and weighs 800 g for men. The events take place inside the stadium, with specific areas for each launch. These tests have ancient origins and were codified by the British, with the first records recorded in the 19th century.
