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Discus throw dimensions.

Ancient Olympic Games

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See a comparative study of four Olympic hurling objects - the hammer, the javelin, the discus, and the shot put

See a comparative study of four Olympic hurling objects - the hammer, the javelin, the discus, and the shot put

Comparison of four different Olympic hurling objects: the hammer, the javelin, the...

Video: © MinutePhysics (A Britannica Publishing Partner)

Observe a side-view animation of discus throw

Observe a side-view animation of discus throw

Discus throw, side view.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Observe a top-view animation of discus throw

Observe a top-view animation of discus throw

Discus throw, top view.

Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Discobolus

Discobolus

Discobolus (“Discus Thrower”), Roman marble copy of Greek bronze by Myron,...

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Discus throw dimensions.

Discus throw dimensions.

(Left) Dimensions of discus for women and men, (centre) discus-throwing circle, and...

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Al Oerter

Al Oerter

American athlete Al Oerter launching an Olympic discus at the 1968 Games in Mexico...

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Ancient Olympic Games

Ancient Olympic Games

Infographic showing events in which athletes competed at the ancient Olympic Games,...

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