Like the first event, the javelin, I finished 6th. It was a frustrating event for me because I had some high expectations. The reality is I threw a meter further than my seed mark. I believe this is an event I can excel in, yet like the javelin it’s very technical and I need more time in the ring to master the skills. The weight throw for the M50-59 age group weights 25 lbs. You throw the weight using similar technique to the hammer throw. I say similar because the events are really quite different due to difference in the weight and the length of the implement.
Mentally I struggled in the weight throw; first I was late for check in. The schedule changed and I missed the update. Since I was late I only took one warm up throw. Then as the event started, another competitor was throwing my weight, a piece of it broke and the weight was destroyed. Regardless, I competed, and felt I had an opportunity with each of my throws to move up. It did not happen in this competition; I will use what I learned and apply it to future competitions!
Lance entering the weight throw ring.
Lance entering the weight throw ring
Lance getting some advice from Ken Jansson (19.96m) the eventual winner of the M50 Weight Throw.
Getting some advice from Ken Jansson
The M50-59 group posing at the conclusion of the event.
The M50-60 group posing at the conclusion of the event