Discus throw

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Statue of a discus thrower, Copenhagen.

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. 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

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  Modern copy of the Diskophoros, attributed to Alkamenes

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  Discus (2 kg), World Athletics certified for competitions

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  sport discus for men (2 kg) IAAF approved, side view

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  Longitudinal section (schematic)

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  Discus-thrower, tondo of a kylix by the Kleomelos Painter, Louvre Museum

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  Rutger Smith in phases of the discus throw

Related pages

• Hammer throw
• Javelin throw
• Shot put