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A discus is a disc, and a shot put is a metal ball
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What do you throw at a track and field meet?
You could throw a javelin or a discus. There is also the hammer throw. You do not throw a shot put - you "put" the shot.
What are the two things thrown in the Olympics?
Discus, javelin, shot (shot put), hammer (hammer throw)
In competition can you throw the discus or put the shot from a standing position?
yes
Why is discus popular?
Because its is much easier to throw than a shot put.
What is Randy Barnes best ever discus throw?
Randy Barnes is a Shot Putter.
What is the five field events?
There are eight field events: high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw, hammer throw and javelin throw.
What are the four olympic throwing events?
shot hammer discus Javelin
What tow techniques do shot put and discus have in common?
Both can utilize a spin technique to throw the implement.
What are all the field events?
There is: High Jump Long Jump Triple Jump Javelin throw Shot Put Discus throw Hammer throw Pole Vault
Can you name three Olympic events in which the competitors must throw an object?
From Track and Field: discus, javelin and shot put.
Three examples of throwing events?
Shot put: In shot put, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible from a circle. Javelin throw: Athletes throw a long spear-like implement called a javelin as far as possible within a designated sector. Discus throw: In discus throw, athletes throw a heavy circular disc as far as they can from a circle within a designated sector.
Who has the world record for the longest discus throw and what is their nationality?
The men's world record for the men's 2kg discus throw is held by Jurgen Schult of Germany with a throw of 74.08 meters in 1986. The women's world record for the women's 1kg discus throw is held by Gabriele Reinsch of Germany with a throw of 76.80 meters in 1988.
