Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

ProfessorGAC

(77,304 posts)

3. This Has Happened Before

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu Jul 29, 2021, 05:44 PM

Jul 2021

There's a reason most states don't include hammer throw in high school track.
It's rare, but every incident results in significant injury. Or worse, as in this case.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Youth Olympian Alegna Osorio dies after being struck by hammer during training [View all] Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 OP

hammer thrower? Skittles Jul 2021 #1

It doesn't say Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 #4

the "sprot" itself just sounds STUPID Skittles Jul 2021 #8

RIP Ohio Joe Jul 2021 #2

This Has Happened Before ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #3

Alegna Osorio Goonch Jul 2021 #5

Oh no!!! calimary Jul 2021 #6

If you remember this happening Jilly_in_VA Jul 2021 #7

Oh gosh I do remember that. calimary Jul 2021 #9