This is where the blacksmiths weights come to use. Weight for distance is a weighted ball and chain measuring no more than 18” from handle to ball.

The competitor holding onto the weight with one hand uses a spinning motion inside of a rectangular box called a trig to gain momentum and throws the weight for maximum distance.

This event is split up into two events using both a heavyweight and lightweight implement.

Weights

Heavyweight for Distance

• 21lbs – Women’s Masters (40yrs old+)
• 28lbs – Women’s Amateur and Professional
• 42lbs – Men’s Masters (40yrs old+) and Men’s Lightweight (-200lbs)
• 56lbs – Men’s Amateur and Professional

Lightweight for Distance

• 14lbs – Women’s Masters (40yrs old+)
• 14lbs – Women’s Amateur and Professional
• 28lbs – Men’s Masters (40yrs old+) and Men’s Lightweight (-200lbs)
• 28lbs – Men’s Amateur and Professional

Field Record

Heavyweight for Distance

• Professional Men(56lb): 48’3.25” Spencer Tyler (2016)
• Professional Women(28lb): 55’1.5” Jessica Bridenthal (2017) World Record
• Amateur Men(56lb): 40’10.5” Gary Randolph (2018)
• Amateur Women(28lb): 40’7” Kate Burton (2012)
• Men’s Master 40+(42lb): 44’10” Matt Wanat (2016)
• Men’s Master 50+(42lb): 39’10” Steve Schemstad (2024)
• Women’s Master(21lb): 40’11.5” Sarah Bliven (2024)

Lightweight for Distance

• Professional Men(28lb): 92’2.5” Matt Vincent – 2015
• Professional Women(14lb): 90’10” Elissa Hapner (2018)
• Amateur Men(28lb): 79’7” Gary Randolph (2018)
• Amateur Women(14lb): 76’5” Kate Burton (2012)
• Men’s Master 40+(28lb): 63’6.5” Delore Lakusta (2015)
• Men’s Master 50+(28lb): 58’10” Steve Schemstad (2024)
• Women’s Master(14lb): 69’ Sarah Bliven (2024)