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A tragic incident occurred during a high school track and field meet in Colorado when a hammer, thrown during a competition, went out of bounds and struck a spectator. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), the hosting institution, confirmed that the hammer cleared certified barriers and fatally hit the individual. Despite immediate medical attention, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident took place during a hammer throw event, a standard track and field discipline that involves athletes hurling a heavy metal ball attached to a wire and handle. The university expressed its heartbreak over the tragedy. . .
