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The discus throw (pronunciation ⓘ), also known as disc throw, is a track and field sport in which the participant athlete throws an oblate spheroid weight — called a discus — in an attempt to mark a further distance than other competitors.
The first men’s discus thrower to achieve a distance of more than 60m was US athlete Jay Silvester with 60,56m in August 1961. Over the next 24 years, the record was broken 18 times. Then, in June 1986, German athlete Jurgen Schult set a world record of 74.08m (243ft 1⁄2in).
Jul 12, 2024 · Each country is allowed to send three discus throwers at the event. From the qualifying event, only 12 athletes with the best throws can proceed to the final. Every competitor is allowed three attempts to mark their best throw.
Apr 16, 2024 · Discus throws belong squarely in the throws category, joining the shot put, javelin and hammer throw to round off the group. In all four throwing events, athletes try to throw an implement as far as possible. In the discus, the implement is a smooth disc.
Oct 11, 2024 · A discus event was included when women’s track and field was added to the Olympic program in 1928. A slightly smaller discus weighing 1 kg (2 pounds 3.2 ounces) and 181 mm (7.13 inches) is used in women’s events.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 16, 2024 · According to the World Athletics rules, the diameter of the throwing circle is 2.5 meters, or 8.2 feet. Athletes aim to throw the disc as far as they can, and they need to remain inside the throwing circle until the discus makes contact with the ground.
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The standing discus throw is a coordinated movement that involves applying power at the right time. There is no doubt about it, if you want to throw far - strength & power development is a must. But so is flexibility, explosiveness, quick feet, a successful competitive mindset - the list goes on.
