Last Leg – #2 – 2/12/14

Have you ever wondered how to do the weight throw? Or what throwing athletes are like? Well, even if you didn’t, show host Alexa McCarthy gets some insight on the throwing events portion of track and field.

In part one of a two-part series, she talks with new throws coach Blaine Maag about what his plans are for the MSU throwers. She also talks with Antonio James who is ranked No. 3 in the NCAA for the weight throw. Hear about how he got started in the sport and some of his past and present pre-meet rituals.

Stay tuned for part two and see James teach Alexa how to do the weight throw…well sort of.


Alexa McCarthy is the host of Last Leg for Impact Sports.

Photo by Alexa McCarthy/Impact Sports