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Q: Why did the ancient Greeks throw the discus?
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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.


What did ancient Greeks throw?

Ancient Greek athletes threw discus and the javelin.


From which country did the Discus event originate from?

History has not recorded when the discus throw was invented but it is believed to have been begun by the ancient Greeks. The discus throw was an event of the ancient Olympic Games of Greece held in 776 B.C. The ancient discus was made of stone, iron, bronze, or lead, and was shaped like a flying saucer. The winner of the discus throw was awarded the disc as a prize for winning the event.


Who invented discus?

History has not recorded who invented the discus but the event is believed to have been begun by the ancient Greeks. The discus throw was an event of the ancient Olympic Games of Greece held in 776 B.C. The ancient discus was made of stone, iron, bronze, or lead, and was shaped like a flying saucer. The winner of the discus throw was awarded the disc as a prize for winning the event.


How heavy was the ancient Greeks discus?

1,4 - 6,6 kilos


What happened to the original Discus Thrower?

The discus throw was made in 776 B.C. in ancient Greece, no one knows specificaly where


What is the name of a sport where athletes throw a flat circle?

discus throw


What was the ancient Greece sports?

The ancient Greeks competed in chariot racing, wrestling, javelin throwing, discus throwing, and foot races.


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 did the ancient Greeks play as in games?

Running, chariot racing, all-in wrestling, javelin throwing, discus throwing.


What was the only athletic event th the first ancient Olympic Games?

wrestling, running, and discus throw


What is the ancient discus made from?

The ancient discus was made from Greece