A spectator at a track meet in Colorado died when struck by an errant hammer throw during Sunday’s event at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). The incident occurred as part of a club sports meet for high school students. UCCS confirmed that “a member of the attending audience was killed when a hammer thrown by a participant cleared certified barriers and struck him.” The school has asked officials to investigate further into the circumstances surrounding the event.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/01/27/colorado-springs-track-meet-death-hammer-throw