Discus throw
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The discus throw is an event in athletics, where a heavy disc is thrown for distance. It was invented in 708 BC in Ancient Greece.[1] The goal is to throw the discus farther than your opponents.
The discus throw is the subject of a number of well-known ancient Greek statues and Roman copies of them. US thrower Al Oerter is one of only two athletes to win the same individual event at four consecutive Olympic Games.
Discus Throw Media
Modern copy of the Diskophoros, attributed to Alkamenes
Discus (2 kg), World Athletics certified for competitions
sport discus for men (2 kg) IAAF approved, side view
Longitudinal section (schematic)
Discus-thrower, tondo of a kylix by the Kleomelos Painter, Louvre Museum
Rutger Smith in phases of the discus throw
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