So the other afternoon I went to the throws field to watch some discus practice and it was a treat. The throwers have been practicing at a separate facility so they have been apart from the rest of the team. They have been using the provincial track facility that has an 8 lane 200 meter indoor facility with a 120 meter straightaway as well as a full outdoor track and a throws field with about 12 rings. The indoor facility is quite impressive. This is also where the Chinese provincial team trains so there were quite a few of their athletes training in the building as well. Here are a few pics of it:
This is the outdoor facility. Note the "humidity". It hangs in the air.
The throwing cages. A little rustic but they get the job done.
An indoor throwing mecca. I think I counted 15 rings in here and they have a huge net set up to throw into. I thought we had a good deal set up at BU, but this is impressive.
An indoor throwing mecca. I think I counted 15 rings in here and they have a huge net set up to throw into. I thought we had a good deal set up at BU, but this is impressive.
I went out to watch the discus throwers as Reese Hoffa stayed inside and threw in front of 150 people in the facility. Apparently he got some claps from the crowd after some of his throws. Outside in the discus area was Suzy Powell, Aretha Thurmond, Casey Malone, and Stephanie Trafton. They took about 12 - 25 throws, depending on how they were feeling and most of them looked pretty good. Practice was light and jovial, which is always nice. Things have been relatively low key at the practices so far, but I am sure that they will ramp up as we get closer to the games.
2 comments:
Those rings seemed awfully close together...Sometimes more isn't always better:) I'd be a little nervous throwing shot four feet away from a spinner.
Looks amazing. Wish I could be there...ideally racing but in any capacity. Keep up the posts. We're all living vicariously through your trip. --Cack
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