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“It will be fun,” says junior Jamae Gjermo about competing in the longer throwing events.“Something a little different than these little short throws – something more exciting and light for a little while at least!
” While the shot put for women weighs in at four kilograms (eight pounds, 13 ounces) and the weight throw is 20 pounds for women, the hammer is only four kilograms.
The discus weighs in at one kilogram (two pounds, two ounces) and the javelin is only 600 grams (one pound, five ounces).
During the winter months, the Badgers are still able to train for the longer events, thanks to the McClain Center.
The 80-yard artificial turf field is the perfect place for the athletes to throw their implements.
They throw rubber discuses instead of the metal ones used outdoors.
They also throw javelins with the sharp tips covered by tape or rubber.
“Having the turf inside is really great because you ca...
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