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hammer thrower's glove [1 record]

Record 1 2006-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Track and Field
CONT

When throwing the hammer, gloves for the protection of the hands are permitted. The gloves must be smooth on the back and the front and the finger tips must be exposed, i.e. the tops of the fingers of the gloves must not be closed.

CONT

Hammer glove. A right-handed competitor should wear a glove on his left hand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Athlétisme
CONT

La plupart des athlètes mettent un gant à la main gauche pour éviter de se blesser au cours du jet.

OBS

Le terme «gant de marteau» est plus couramment employé par les experts en athlétisme. Les lanceurs entre eux, parlent du «gant» tout simplement. Jean-Paul Baert, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo y accesorios deportivos
  • Atletismo
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