The discus throw (pronunciation ⓘ), also known as disc throw, is a track and field sport in which the participant athlete throws an oblate spheroid weight — called a discus — in an attempt to mark a further distance than other competitors.

The discus throw is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy, round-shaped disc as far as possible while remaining inside a 2.5-metre diameter circle. The winner is the athlete who throws the discus the farthest distance.

2025年1月4日 · discus throw, sport in athletics (track and field) in which a disk-shaped object, known as a discus, is thrown for distance. In modern competition the discus must be thrown from a circle 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in diameter and fall within a 34.9° sector marked on the ground from the center of the circle.

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2024年8月5日 · Discus throw is a track and field event in which athletes hurl a metal disc-shaped object as far as they can. Men's discus has been a part of every modern Olympics. Women's discus debuted with the women's 100m, 800m, 4x100m relay and high jump at the 1928 Amsterdam Games. How does discus throw work?

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2023年9月5日 · The discus used in track and field is a round, flat object made of metal, typically made of steel or a mixture of metal alloys. Its shape resembles that of a flying saucer, with a diameter of around 8 to 9 inches for men and 7 to 8 inches for women.

2024年4月16日 · Discus athletes begin each throw by standing inside a white circle on the ground. The circle may be made of metal, like iron or steel. According to the World Athletics rules, the diameter of the throwing circle is 2.5 meters, or 8.2 feet.. Athletes aim to throw the disc as far as they can, and they need to remain inside the throwing circle until the discus makes contact …

2018年12月13日 · To throw the discus with the proper technique, you must complete one-and-a-half rotations in the ring, even though you actually move forward in approximately a straight line, from the back of the ring to the front. Proper footwork is vital …

This is the ultimate guide to proper discus technique for the stand throw. Learn the discus standing throw step by step with insight from an Olympian.