discus throw
The farthest discus throw recorded is 76.8 meters (252 feet 6 inches) by Jürgen Schult of East Germany, achieved in 1986. This record still stands as the longest throw in the men's discus event. Discus throwing is an Olympic sport, and athletes aim for both distance and technique in their throws.
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.
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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.
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
Yes, Discus Throw is part of field event.
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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.