Tuthill solidifies baseline despite falling short of PB goal at Cork City Sports

Three of young Nicola Tuthill's throws landed out beyond 72m. 72.12, 72.32, and 72.35. This is her established altitude now. 72-plus has become the baseline, rather than a sign of sporadic brilliance.

Ireland’s Nicola Tuthill after coming 2nd in the Women’s Hammer Throw. Pic: Nick Elliott/Inpho

Such a consistent set of throws Nicola Tuthill has never before put together. And yet as she walked out of the hammer circle after her sixth and final attempt, the hometown athlete wore a slight shade of disappointment.

22-year-old Bandon native Tuthill arrived into Wednesday’s Cork City Sports in the form of her young existence.