What is th record in hammer throw?

As of October 2023, the world record in men's hammer throw is 86.74 meters, set by Yuriy Sedykh of the Soviet Union on June 30, 1986. For women, the record is 82.98 meters, established by Anita Włodarczyk of Poland on August 28, 2016. These records highlight the extraordinary athleticism and skill required in this challenging field event.