Success in Athletics and how to obtain it

FIG. 45.-HAMMER-THROWING (No. I A). A. E. Flaxman, L.A.C. English Champion, I9IO ; British Olympic Team, I908. Second preliminary swing around the head; taken from the thrower's right (judge's position). It should be noted that the hands are passing well behind the head, and the back of the right hand is uppermost ; the hammer "shaft" is almost parallel to .the ground . FIG. 46.-HAMMER-THROWING (No. I B). A. E. Flaxman, L.A.C. English Champion, I9IO. ISecond prelim-iuat.y .swing around the head ; taken from thrower's left front. The :arms nre in a fine pulling positJon. All the body muscles are prominently in play.