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The record for the longest discus throw belongs to a German man named Jurgen Schult. He set the record on June 6, 1986, throwing a discus 243 feet 1/2 inches.
The longest discus throw in the 2008 Olympics was 68.82 meters (223.8 feet) thrown by Gerd Kanter!
The longest discus throw was a 205'5. This was by an 8th grader.
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What is the name of a sport where athletes throw a flat circle?
discus throw
Where can one find information on discus throw?
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."
What is the olympic game on ice that uses a disc?
Yes, the discus is a track and field event. A heavy disc, called a discus is thrown, the longest throw wins the game.
What is Randy Barnes best ever discus throw?
Randy Barnes is a Shot Putter.
An event where athletes throw a flat circle?
discus
How does the discus throw work?
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.
What kind of discus is used in the Olympics?
Men's discus throw debuted at the 1896 Games in Athens and women's discus throw debuted at the 1928 Games in Amsterdam.
What is the record for longest throw of the discus in the Commonwealth Games?
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.
What is the South African record for the throw of the discus?
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
Is discus a field event?
Yes, Discus Throw is part of field event.
Why was the discus thrower made?
to throw
Which year is discus throw is invented?
The sport of the discus throw dates back to the ancient Greeks and the first Olympics circa 776BC.
