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What do you call the sport in the Olympics where you throw a disk as far as possible?
It is known as the discus throw.
How far did Michael Oher throw the discus in high school?
160ft
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.
James threw the discus 6 time for a total distance of 431.94m about how far did he throw each discus?
72 meters
Three examples of throwing events?
Shot put: In shot put, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible from a circle. Javelin throw: Athletes throw a long spear-like implement called a javelin as far as possible within a designated sector. Discus throw: In discus throw, athletes throw a heavy circular disc as far as they can from a circle within a designated sector.
Who are Canadian discus throwers?
As far as I know, I AM... My name is Carmen Ionesco and I am the Canadian record holder with a throw of 64,92m.
What were all the events in the ancient Olympics?
You can easily find a list on many history websites but it included sports like fights to the death, chariot races, discus I think it was called when they throw a shield/Frisbee thing as far as possible and marathons too.
How far did Valerie Vili throw the shot put at the 2008 Olympics?
20.56 meters
What is the weight of the discus?
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.
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.
How far was valerie adams first throw?
Valerie Adams' first throw in the women's shot put event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics measured 20.56 meters. This throw secured her the gold medal, marking her first Olympic victory. Adams is known for her exceptional talent and has since become one of the most celebrated athletes in the sport.
How many medals have Russian women won in the Olympics?
Russian women have won 32 total medals so far in the 2012 Olympic games in London.
