Observe a side-view animation of discus throw
Discus throw, side view.
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© Behind the News (A Britannica Publishing Partner)An overview of team handball.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Positioned about an arm's length from the net and ready to jump, the defender follows the flight of the ball with hands raised. The defender moves toward the net and into a blocking position in front of the presumed attacker. The defender then jumps, with both hands breaking the plane above the net.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Scoring figure skating takes a certain je ne sais quoi.Media Editor: Miranda Chabot
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Hammer throw, top view.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Even tug-of-war once held its own as a respected Olympic sport.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.; thumbnail © kovop58/Shutterstock.comThe first Olympic Games consisted of a singular event: a footrace.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Pole vault, side view.
