google-site-verification: googlec7193c3de77668c9.html
Saturday , September 5 2026

Hammer throw death: Athletics spectator killed at Colorado high school meeting

Advertisements

A spectator has been killed after he was accidentally struck by a hammer thrown by an athlete at a high school indoor athletics event in the United States.

The incident occurred on Sunday during the competition at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

A spokesperson for the university said a spectator “was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him”.

The man who died, named by El Paso County Coronor’s office as Wade Langston, 57, was the father of a competitor and reportedly died, external while shielding his wife and son from the hammer, which can weigh up to 7.26kg (1st 2lb).

“We are heartbroken at this horrible accident and are focused on supporting all involved,” said University of Colorado Colorado Springs chancellor Jennifer Sobanet.

A spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Police Department did not comment, beyond saying it was a “non-criminal incident”.


BBC News

See also  Eubank vs Benn: The fight is a different animal now - Chris Eubank

Check Also

First win as Liverpool boss 'feels good' – Iraola

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said it “feels good” to pick up his first victory …

Isak's early double gives Liverpool victory over Ipswich

Alexander Isak scores twice in the opening ten minutes as Liverpool pick up their first …

Ipswich Town v Liverpool: How the players rated

Alisson: Lucky to get away with misjudging a first-half corner. The occasional anxious moment but …

Leave a Reply

Available for Amazon Prime