Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets
Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.
ABOUT THROWING
Throwing events are part of the athletics (track and field) program. At the highest level the throwing events included are javelin, shot put, discus and hammer. In Masters Competitions, there is also an event called the heavy weight.
Shot put and hammer weights are 4kg and 7.26kg for women and men respectively. The shot circle diameter is 2.135m and the stop board is 1.21m x 11cm x 10cm.
Discus weights are 1kg and 2kg for women and men respectively. T...