Koji Murofushi
The men's hammer throw competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens was held at the Olympic Stadium on 20–22 August. There were 35 competitors from 24 nations. The event was marred by doping-related disqualifications, with the original first- and third-place athletes being removed. After those disqualifications, the event was won by Koji Murofushi of Japan, the nation's first medal in the event. No silver medal was awarded. Eşref Apak of Turkey received bronze, Turkey's first medal in the event as well.