Scientists compared the shoulders of Homo erectus with modern humans . The researchers from The George Washington University measured the throwing ability of people from the Daasanach tribe in Kenya and Ethiopia . Daasanach people could throw sticks at more than 100 metres over 80mph . The scientists found that Homo erectus would have had similar abilities . Homo erectus could have rivalled modern athletes in their throwing ability .
Scientists compared the shoulders of Homo erectus with modern humans . The researchers from The George Washington University measured the throwing ability of people from the Daasanach tribe in Kenya and Ethiopia . Daasanach people could throw sticks at 80mph over more than 100 metres . The scientists found that Homo erectus would have had similar abilities . Homo erectus could have rivalled modern athletes in their throwing ability .