hammer

Implement consisting of a heavy ball attached to a wire; the athlete throws it after spinning around several times in the throwing circle.

head

Spherical weight usually made of metal; it is the first part to strike the ground.

swivel

Piece that connects the head to the wire and causes it to rotate.

handle

Part that the athlete holds with two hands when throwing a hammer.

wire

Steel wire connecting the head to the handle through the swivel.