The 2008 Olympics was held in Beijing China. The gold medal for the longest discus was awarded to Gerd Kanter for a throw of 68.82 metres (223.8 feet).
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 Commonwealth Games men's record for discus is 66.39 meters by Frantz Kruger of the Republic of South Africa in 2002. The Commonwealth Games women's record for discus is 65.92 meters by Beatrice Faumuina of New Zealand in 1998.
Record - 23:12 Athlete - Randy Barnes Nationality- United States Date - May 20 1990
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.
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The Australian record holder for discus is Dani Stevens. She set the record in 2009 with a throw of 68.26 meters.
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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."
Yes, the discus is a track and field event. A heavy disc, called a discus is thrown, the longest throw wins the game.