There is the reason the Hammer throw is an Olympic event.

It is not widely known that it started when Alexander the Great returned from one of his forays into Asia, and some of his warriors brought Siamese crats back with them. Al heard about this and had them drawn and quartered, but alas, the crats escaped and did what crats do. A short time later there was a great philosophical discussion raging in Athens, lubricated by wine or some such. They debated the merits of certain theories relating to mechanics of celestial bodies, which were being demonstrated with stones tied to cords being swung around and around by slaves. Catsplaticles observed two crats humpin' in the garden, and well, he was shocked! Uttering a Greek phrase that was little more than high invective, it was unfortunately misunderstood by the slave, due in part to having been brained with a sword hilt, and otherwise being poorly skilled the language of philosophers. It is understandable that he thought he had been directed to release the whirling stone, though for what reason he could not fathom. It was such a magnificent throw that Lucius B. Dung was freed, given vast quantities of wine, and renamed Catsplaterus Longrangeus! A subsequent audience and demonstration before the Senate led to the first Olympiad, and the Hammer Throw has been with us since.

Like I said, not many know this. Spread the news.

Dan

Pres., TYHC

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