A spectator at a high school indoor track meeting is killed after being accidently hit by a hammer thrown by an athlete.
The hammer throw is one of the signature events in track and field competition. The weight is attached to a grip, and the athlete spins around and lets it go down the field.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs, which hosted the event, said the implement had “cleared certified barriers.” ...
An errant weight thrown by a competitor struck and killed a spectator at a youth track and field meet in Colorado, according ...