Friday’s Instagram story posted of the empty hammer ring with the 80 meter marker stacked inside proved to be prophetic, as @brooke_andersen went 80.17m to threaten the American record in the hammer throw at the @usatf Throws Festival. : The only thing that dwarfs Brooke is the Drachman Stadium scoreboard with a giant photo of her and @throwrw after both set 2023 world leading marks in the hammer. : ©️2023, Paul Merca. All worldwide rights reserved. • #nikond850 #nikonsportsphotography #paulmerca #hammerthrow #hammerthrower #hammertime @nikerunning @nikonusa @klocke1_ @arizonatrack @tucsoneliteclassic