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The discus, the object to be thrown, is a heavy lenticular disc with a diameter of 220 mm (8.66 inches) and a weight of two kilograms (4 lb 7 oz) for the men's event, and one kg (2 lb 3 oz) for the women's, with a smaller diameter of 181 mm (7.17 inches). In U.S. high school Track and Field, boys typically throw a discus weighing 1.616 kg (3 lb 9 oz) and the girls throw the 1 kg (2.2 lb) women's disc.
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What is the weight of the discus in the Olympics discus?
1.50KG
What was the weight of a discus in ancient greek Olympics?
2kg
What is the weight of the discus for junior athletes?
1 kg
Weight of a discus in Women Discus Competition?
The Official weight of a female discus is 1.0 Kilograms or about 2.2 pounds for high school, college, and international compitions
What is discus weight for 12 year old boys?
The girls discus weighs 1 kilogram.
What sort of sports were played in the palaestra?
Roman Wrestling, Discus, Weight-Lifting
How heavy is a Olympic discus?
The weight of an Olympic discus is 2kg or (4.4 lbs). -Dillon
Why do you transfer your weight from one leg to the other in discus?
Transferring weight from one leg to the other in discus throw is essential for generating maximum rotational speed and power. This weight shift helps to create torque and leverage, allowing the athlete to utilize their body's angular momentum effectively. By shifting weight, the thrower can maintain balance while maximizing the force applied to the discus during the release, ultimately enhancing distance and accuracy.
How heavy is an college discus?
A standard college discus weighs 2 kilograms (approximately 4.4 pounds) for men's competitions and 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 pounds) for women's competitions. The weight and size of the discus vary depending on the level of competition and the age group of the athletes.
Has girls high school discus always weighed 1k?
Yes. Since discus throwing for women was allowed as an Olympic sport (back in 1928) the weight of a discus for women of all ages has remained fixed at 1 kg. The rules go on to say that for women still active above the age of 75 (!) a discus is allowed of .75 kg.
What is the size of the discus for men 60-64 in senior games?
In men's discus throw for the 60-64 age group at senior games, the standard weight of the discus is typically 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds). This weight is consistent with the guidelines set by various senior athletics organizations for masters competitions. Always check specific event regulations, as they may vary by competition.
How does the rim weight of a discus effect how far you can throw it?
More weight in the rim would reduce or flatten any wobble out of the discus quicker so it would be more aerodynamic. The smoother the flight, the farther it will fly. At the release, the smoothness and proper angle are very important to distance.
