Discus throw

Contents

• Discus throw
• How it works ?
• Disk throw rules
• History

Discus throw
Discus throw is an athletic discipline with the main objective of throwing an object with a certain weight in a circular shape known as a disc, as far as possible. This practice is located within the field tests and consists of a turn and a half that the athlete must give on its own axis. It is considered one of the oldest disciplines and can be practiced by both women and men.

The disc throw test consists of standing up and throwing a ball called a disc as far as possible by turning the body. The practice of this sport takes place within a circle measuring between 2,500 and 2,949 meters and is marked by a metal band which is placed at ground level and must be painted white. This disc can be made of wood or metal, as long as they comply with the correct weight and technical specifications that are required. The disc used by men must have a weight of two kilograms and a diameter between 219 and 221 millimeters, at the same time its thickness must be between 44 and 46 millimeters in its flat part. For women, the disc must have a minimum weight of one kilogram and its diameter must be between 180 and 182 millimeters with a thickness of 37 and 39 millimeters. The player who throws, revolves around himself to achieve greater speed and then must throw the disc with the arm in an extended position by a quick movement.

How it works ?
Athletes throw a metal disc weighing 2kg for men, 1kg for women, that is 22cm in diameter for men, and 18cm for women, as far as possible while remaining inside a 2.5-metre diameter circle.
In order for the throw to be measured, the discus must land inside a marked sector and the athlete must not leave the circle before it has landed, and then only from the rear half of the circle. 스포츠토토
The thrower typically takes one-and-a-half spins before releasing the discus. Athletes will commonly throw four or six times per competition. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the athlete with the next-best effort.

Disk throw rules
Each competitor may throw the disc three times while he is in the knockout round and then, three more shots in the final round. The area in which the throw is made must be protected by a cage, which is covered by a net. Attempts must be measured immediately after the attempt and it is measured from the nearest mark on the disc inside the circle. If the disc falls while turning, it results in a failed attempt. If the athlete touches the top or outside part of the circle it is considered a failure. The athlete must remain inside the circle until the disc makes contact with the ground, otherwise it would be considered a foul. Hands must be free, gloves or bandages are not allowed, unless the athlete has an injury to them. The use of chalk on the hands is allowed to improve the grip of the disc and that it does not slip from the hands of the participant. Athletes may only touch the inside of the circle.

History
Greek poet Homer made reference to the event in The Iliad's description of the funeral games for Patroclus around 800BC. The discus was introduced as part of the pentathlon in the Ancient Olympics of 708BC (the first Olympics were held in 776BC). The enduring image of the Greek discus thrower comes from the iconic 5th century BC statue by the great sculptor Myron.

The men’s discus has been part of every modern Olympics. It was also one of the five disciplines contested when women's athletics made its debut at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam.