Longest throw of an object with no tail (2024)

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What is the world record for the longest throw of an object? ›

“The record the longest throw of an object without any velocity-aiding feature is 427.2 m (1,401.5 ft) by David Schummy (Australia) with a boomerang on 15 March 2005 at Murrarie Recreation Ground, Queensland, Australia.”

World records

Hemmings' Aerobie was airborne for 30 seconds (not an official measurement) and was the first thrown object to break the quarter-mile barrier (402 meters or 1,320 feet).

The Guinness World Record for the furthest distance skimmed using natural stone stands at 121.8m for men, established by Dougie Isaacs (Scotland), and 52.5m for women, thrown by Nina Luginbuhl (Switzerland).

According to Pro Football Focus, the ball traveled a resounding 70.5 yards in the air before falling incomplete.

The most drink cans crushed with elbow in one minute is 120 and was achieved by Jens Gaude (Germany) in Quickborn, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on 14 November 2023.

“The record the longest throw of an object without any velocity-aiding feature is 427.2 m (1,401.5 ft) by David Schummy (Australia) with a boomerang on 15 March 2005 at Murrarie Recreation Ground, Queensland, Australia.”

On average, an untrained person might be able to throw a stone around 30-40 feet, while a trained individual might be able to throw it up to 60-70 feet. However, there are many other factors that can affect the distance a stone can be thrown, including the size, shape, and weight of the stone.

A spear-thrower is a long-range weapon and can readily impart to a projectile speeds of over 150 km/h (93 mph).

One day, on the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania, Kurt Steiner threw a stone that skipped 88 times. That's still the world record. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Human athletes can achieve throwing speeds close to 145 km/h (90 mph), far in excess of the maximal speed attainable by chimpanzees, at about 30 km/h (19 mph). This ability reflects the ability of the human shoulder muscles and tendons to store elasticity until it is needed to propel an object.

Does the rock have a world record? ›

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has set a Guinness World Record. No, it's not the record for being the most electrifying man in sports entertainment or having the largest biceps in North America.

The average NFL quarterback can typically throw a football around 60 to 70 yards accurately during a game. However, some quarterbacks have been known to throw even farther, especially during practice or in specific situations.

61 MPH? New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posts his pass velocity on Instagram. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady posts his pass velocity on Instagram hitting 61 mph.

Can you throw 1,333 feet (406 meters)!?! Anything's possible with the Aerobie Pro Ring! This far-flying disc was used to set a world record for farthest throw!

The men's world record for disc throwing is 74.08 m and belongs to the German Jürgen Schult (1986); the women's (and absolute) record was set by Gabriele Reinsch in 1988: 76.80 m. In 1986 it was also the men's world record for the hammer throw, recorded by Jurij Sedych with 86.74 m.

For exhilarating flying disc games, nothing compares with the high performance of the Aerobie Pro Ring. This flying disc was used to set a world record for the farthest throw, an amazing 1,333 feet (406 meters)!