76.80 meters (251 feet, 11 5/8 inches) in July, 1988. The throw was a world record and is still the world record.
The women's world record for the discus throw is held by Gabriele Reinsch of Germany with a throw of 76.80 meters in 1988.73.83The
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 76.80meters in 1988.
discus throw
In the year of 1908, Megan O'Connor broke the current standing record at the time which was 74.03 metres with a throw of 74.98 metres. This record stills stands to this very date and is considered very unlikely to be broken in years to come.
The history of the discus throw can be found in the book Historical Dictionary of Track and Field. Lessons on how to throw a discus can be found in books such as "Teach Yourself Discus Throw."
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.
discus
In discus throw, the athlete spins in a circle inside a throwing ring and releases a heavy discus. The momentum generated from the spinning motion is transferred to the discus, allowing it to be thrown long distances. The throw is measured from the landing point of the discus to the inner edge of the throwing circle.
Men's discus throw debuted at the 1896 Games in Athens and women's discus throw debuted at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
Yes, Discus Throw is part of field event.
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The sport of the discus throw dates back to the ancient Greeks and the first Olympics circa 776BC.