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Discus throw event has been the part of every
Olympics since its beginning in 1896.
Discus Throw
Men athletes have to throw a heavy lenticular disc with a weight of
two kilograms and a diameter of 220 mm. The discus usually has its
outer layer made of rubber, plastic or wood, with a metal rim and a
metal core to attain the weight.
The Action
Discus thrower takes an initial stance facing away from the
direction of the throw. For building momentum, he spins around one
and a half time through the circle and releases the throw. The
athlete must not leave the throwing circle until the disc has
landed. After the disc lands, the athlete comes out via the rear
portion of the circle.
Rules and Regulations
- Every athlete gets eight opportunities to throw the disc. The
top three throws determine the three medalists.
- If two athletes have tied, the second best throw of the
athletes is evaluated.
- Weight of the disc used in the event is specified by the
IAAF.
- Measurement of the distance covered by the disc is done from
the border of the circle to the landing point of the disc.
- Until a disc lands, the athlete is not allowed to leave the
discus throwing circle. If he does so, he is disqualified.
Dominating Country
Athletes from the United States of America have been the dominating
force in discus throwing events of the Olympics.
Top Performers
Top men athletes for discus throw in the Olympics are Yuriy Dumchev,
Gerd Kanter, Virgilijus Alekna, Jurgen Schult, Quiik Musta, Imrich
Bugar, Ricky Bruch, John Powell, Ben Plucknett, Lars Riedel, Robert
Fazekas, Virgilijus Alekna, Romas Ubartas, Rolf Danneberg, John
Anderson, Clarence Houser, Elmer Niklander, Armas Taipale, Martin
Sheridan, Rudolf Bauer, Viktor Rashchupkin, Mac Wilkins, Ludvik
Danek, Al Oerter, Sim Iness, Adolfo Consolini and Ken Carpenter. US
athletes have been dominating since the inception of the game. |
