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With the decision of the new IAAF Diamond League to not include the hammer throw in its line-up, the hammer throw was immediately excluded from being part of the world's best one day meetings. Meets like the adidas Grand Prix, the Doha Diamond League meeting, the Prefontaine Classic and others had all been welcome homes to the hammer in the past, but the announcement indicated that things were about to change. Not so, however, with the Prefontaine Classic. Long regarded as America's top track and field competition, the Prefontaine Classic announced in the spring that it would nevertheless host a women's hammer throw competition. While the hammer will be a non-Diamond League event, and thus not eligible for year end bonuses, the pool of prize money for the event will remain at the level it was at last year. If you will be near Eugene, we highly recommend you support the hammer throw, the Prefontaine Classic, and its decision to continue to have the event as part of one of the world's best meets. Meet director Tom Jordan has worked hard to assemble one of the best fields so far this season and it will not disappoint.
World record holder and world champion Anita Wlodarczyk was also on the initial start list for the event, but had to withdraw at the last minute due to a back injury. She is currently received a scan and treatment for a disk problem she suffered in practice. Rumor has it she may also be out of competition until the European Championships. In any event, the field of six throwers will be strong and nearly everyone has a chance to break Heidler's Hayward Field record of 73.93m set in 2008. HSHammer.com and CollegeHammer.com are published by the non-profit Evergreen Athletic Fund and edited by Martin Bingisser. Please consider donating to help support the sites. More news |