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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 farther distance than other competitors.
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Jul 19, 2024 · Early modern athletes threw the discus from an inclined pedestal, using an exaggerated style derived from ancient representations of the sport. Throwing from a 2.13-meter (7-foot) circle on the ground superseded this, and the circle was enlarged to its present size in 1912.
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The discus throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy, round-shaped disc as far as possible while remaining inside a 2.5-metre diameter circle. The winner is the athlete who throws the discus the farthest distance.
Jul 12, 2024 · The discus throw, where a competitor hurls a heavy disc, was one of the events at the Ancient Olympics. It was introduced in the ancient Greek pentathlon event -- running, long jump, discus throw, javelin throw and wrestling -- and can be dated back to 708 BC.
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The ancient Greeks considered discus throw as a test of an individual’s physical abilities and trained extensively to excel in the sport. The training involved rigorous exercise routines, specialized diets, and techniques to perfect their throwing skills.
May 13, 2018 · Sandra Perkovic of Croatia was the 2012 Olympic women's discus champion. Her longest throw traveled 69.11 meters (226 feet, 8 inches). The Discus Throw dates back to the ancient Greek Olympic Games. Learn about the history and records set in modern competition.
The discus throw is one of four track and field throwing events held at the Summer Olympics. The men's discus throw has been present on the Olympic athletics programme since 1896 (one of two throws events at the first Olympics, alongside the shot put).
