With sword fights, hammer throws and stone puts, you might think the Great Basin Scottish Highland Games are an aggressive display of competition. But one weight thrower says the community is unmatched.
“It’s a family atmosphere,” says Kent Malcolm. “We all help each other out. with each other’s presence, we all pass each other. we just come out having a good time through it. try to better our last mark.”
Malcolm has been throwing weights for 26 years, and he says the community has remained welcoming in that time. Others agree – they say the community is open to anyone who’s interested…