Discus throw Track and field

zoltán kővágó preparing spin , throw discus

discus 1 of events athlete has throw heavy disc in attempt mark farther distance competitors. 1 of events within ancient pentathlon, history of discus throw dates 708 bc. in ancient times heavy circular disc thrown set standing position on small pedestal, , style revived 1896 olympics. continued until 1906 intercalated games in athens, featured both ancient style , increasingly popular modern style of turning , throwing. 1912 olympics, ancient standing throw style had fallen disuse , contests starting within 2.5 m squared throwing area became standard. discus implement standardised 2 kg (4.4 pounds) in weight , 22 cm (8 inches) in diameter in 1907. women s discus among first women s events on olympic programme, being introduced in 1928., although had been competing @ national , regional levels previously.the first modern athlete throw discus while rotating whole body czech athlete frantisek janda-suk. invented technique when studying position of famous statue of discobolus.