Discus Throw

The goal of Discus Throw is to propel the discus as far as possible within the designated throwing sector.

In men's Discus Throw competitions, the discus weighs exactly 2 kilograms (4.41 pounds).

In women's Discus Throw competitions, the discus weighs exactly 1 kilogram (2.20 pounds).

The discus used in men's competitions has a diameter of 22 centimeters (8.66 inches).

The discus used in women's competitions has a diameter of 18 centimeters (7.09 inches).

Athletes must be at least 18 years old to compete in Discus Throw at the Olympic Games.

Each athlete gets six throws in the Discus Throw competition, with the best throw counting as their final result.

Discus Throw involves a unique technique that combines a spinning motion with a powerful release of the discus.

The throwing sector is the designated area within which the discus must land in order to be considered a valid throw.

The foul line in Discus Throw is the line marking the boundary of the throwing circle. Stepping on or over this line during the throw results in a foul.

The world record for the men's Discus Throw is 74.08 meters, set by Jürgen Schult of East Germany in 1986.

The world record for the women's Discus Throw is 76.80 meters, set by Gabriele Reinsch of East Germany in 1988.

The United States has won the most gold medals in Discus Throw at the Olympic Games, with 12 gold medals.

Al Oerter of the United States has won the most Olympic gold medals in Discus Throw, with four consecutive gold medals from 1956 to 1968.

In the Paralympic Games, the Discus Throw event for athletes with physical disabilities is called Discus throw F57.