thrower

A thrower is a person who throws objects, or more specifically, an athlete who competes in throwing events in track and field. In athletic competition, throwers focus on events such as shot put, discus, javelin, and hammer. These events require a combination of strength, technique, and explosive power, and are typically conducted in standardized throwing circles or rings.

Training for throwers emphasizes core and lower-body strength, rotational power, and plyometrics, along with technique work on grip, stance, approach, and release. Equipment used includes the implements for each event: shot puts with gender-specific weights, discs of standardized diameter and weight, javelins of specified length and mass, and hammers used in indoor or outdoor contexts. Coaches often tailor programs to optimize release angle and speed, while emphasizing injury prevention and consistency.

In broader usage, the term can simply describe anyone who throws objects in daily life or in various sports or performances. In sports reporting and coaching, the label thrower identifies athletes whose primary events are throwing disciplines rather than jumping, sprinting, or distance running. Notable throwers have held records and titles in national and international competitions, illustrating the specialization and skill involved in this athletic domain.