Discus throw

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The discus throw (pronunciation) is a track and field event in which an athlete throws a heavy disc—called a discus—in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors. It is an ancient sport, as demonstrated by the fifth-century-BC Myron statue, Discobolus. Although not part of the modern pentathlon, it was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, which can be dated back to at least to 708 BC,[1] and is part of the modern decathlon.
Contents
1 History
2 Description
3 Phases
4 Culture
5 United States
6 All-time top 25 discus throwers
6.1 Men
6.1.1 Non-Legal Marks
6.1.2 Images
6.2 Women
6.2.1 Notes
6.2.2 Non-Legal Marks
7 Olympic medalists
7.1 Men
7.2 Women
8 World Championships medalists
8.1 Men
8.2 Women
9 Season's bests
9.1 Men
9.2 Women
10 See also
11 Notes and references
12 External links
History

Modern copy of the Diskophoros, attributed to Alkamenes
The sport of throwing the discus traces back to it being an event in the original Olympic Games of Ancient Greece. The discus as a sport was resurrected in Magdeburg, Germany, by Christian Georg Kohlrausch and his students in the 1870s. Organized Men's competition was resumed in the late 19th century, and has been a part of the modern Summer Olympic Games since the first modern competition, the 1896 Summer Olympics. Images of discus throwers figured prominently in advertising for early modern Games, such as fundraising stamps for the 1896 games, the main posters for the 1920 and 1948 Summer Olympics. Today the sport of discus is a routine part of modern track-and-field meets at all levels, and retains a particularly iconic place in the Olympic Games.

The main poster for the 1920 Summer Olympics
The first modern athlete to throw the discus while rotating the whole body was František Janda-Suk from Bohemia (present Czech Republic).[citation needed] He invented this technique when studying the position of the famous statue of Discobolus. After only one year of developing the technique he earned a silver medal in the 1900 Olympics.
Women's competition began in the first decades of the 20th century. Following competition at national and regional levels it was added to the Olympic program for the 1928 games.
Description

Discus-thrower, tondo of a kylix by the Kleomelos Painter, Louvre Museum

Modern copy of Myron's Discobolus in University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden, Denmark
The men's discus is a heavy lenticular disc with a weight of 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) and diameter of 22 centimetres (8.7 in), the women's discus has a weight of 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) and diameter of 18 centimetres (7.1 in).
Under IAAF (international) rules, Youth boys (16–17 years) throw the 1.6 kilograms (3.5 lb) discus, the Junior men (18–19 years) throw the unique 1.75 kilograms (3.9 lb) discus, and the girls/women of those ages throw the 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) discus.
In international competition, men throw the 2 kg discus through to age 49. The 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb) discus is thrown by ages 50–59, and men age 60 and beyond throw the 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) discus. Women throw the 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) discus through to age 74. Starting with age 75, women throw the 0.75 kilograms (1.7 lb) discus.
The typical discus has sides made of plastic, wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber or metal with a metal rim and a metal core to attain the weight. The rim must be smooth, with no roughness or finger holds. A discus with more weight in the rim produces greater angular momentum for any given spin rate, and thus more stability, although it is more difficult to throw. However, a higher rim weight, if thrown correctly, can lead to a farther throw. A solid rubber discus is sometimes used (see in the United States).
To make a throw, the competitor starts in a circle of 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1⁄4 in) diameter, which is recessed in a concrete pad by 20 millimetres (0.79 in). The thrower typically takes an initial stance facing away from the direction of the throw. He then spins anticlockwise (for right-handers) around one and a half times through the circle to build momentum, then releases his throw. The discus must land within a 34.92-degree sector. The rules of competition for discus are virtually identical to those of shot put, except that the circle is larger, a stop board is not used and there are no form rules concerning how the discus is to be thrown.
The basic motion is a forehanded sidearm movement. The discus is spun off the index finger or the middle finger of the throwing hand. In flight the disc spins clockwise when viewed from above for a right-handed thrower, and anticlockwise for a left-handed thrower. As well as achieving maximum momentum in the discus on throwing, the discus' distance is also determined by the trajectory the thrower imparts, as well as the aerodynamic behavior of the discus. Generally, throws into a moderate headwind achieve the maximum distance. Also, a faster-spinning discus imparts greater gyroscopic stability. The technique of discus throwing is quite difficult to master and needs lots of experience to get right, thus most top throwers are 30 years old or more.
Phases
The discus technique can be broken down into phases. The purpose is to transfer from the back to the front of the throwing circle while turning through one and a half circles. The speed of delivery is high, and speed is built up during the throw (slow to fast). Correct technique involves the buildup of torque so that maximum force can be applied to the discus on delivery.

World and European champion Rutger Smith in phases of the discus throw
During the wind-up, weight is evenly distributed between the feet, which are about shoulder distance and not overly active. The wind-up sets the tone for the entire throw; the rhythm of the throw is very important.
Focusing on rhythm can bring about the consistency to get in the right positions that many throwers lack. Executing a sound discus throw with solid technique requires perfect balance. This is due to the throw being a linear movement combined with a one and a half rotation and an implement at the end of one arm. Thus, a good discus thrower needs to maintain balance within the circle.[2]
For a right handed thrower, the next stage is to move the weight over the left foot. From this position the right foot is raised, and the athlete 'runs' across the circle. There are various techniques for this stage where the leg swings out to a small or great extent, some athletes turn on their left heel (e.g. Ilke Wylluda[3]) but turning on the ball of the foot is far more common.
The aim is to land in the 'power position', the right foot should be in the center and the heel should not touch the ground at any point. The left foot should land very quickly after the right. Weight should be mostly over the back foot with as much torque as possible in the body—so the right arm is high and far back. This is very hard to achieve.[4]
The critical stage is the delivery of the discus, from this 'power position' the hips drive through hard, and will be facing the direction of the throw on delivery. Athletes employ various techniques to control the end-point and recover from the throw, such as fixing feet (to pretty much stop dead[3]), or an active reverse spinning onto the left foot (e.g. Virgilijus Alekna[5]).
Sports scientist Richard Ganslen researched the Aerodynamics of the Discus, reporting the discus will stall at an angle of 29°.[6]
Culture

Discus commemorative coin
The discus throw has been the subject of a number of well-known ancient Greek statues and Roman copies such as the Discobolus and Discophoros. The discus throw also appears repeatedly in ancient Greek mythology, featured as a means of manslaughter in the cases of Hyacinth, Crocus, Phocus, and Acrisius, and as a named event in the funeral games of Patroclus.
Discus throwers have been selected as a main motif in numerous collectors' coins. One of the recent samples is the €10 Greek Discus commemorative coin, minted in 2003 to commemorate the 2004 Summer Olympics. On the obverse of the coin a modern athlete is seen in the foreground in a half-turned position, while in the background an ancient discus thrower has been captured in a lively bending motion, with the discus high above his head, creating a vivid representation of the sport.
United States
In U.S. high school track and field, boys typically throw a discus weighing 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz) and the girls throw the 1 kg (2.2 lb) women's discus. Under USATF Youth rules, boys throw the 1 kg discus between the ages of 11–14, and transition to the 1.6 kg discus as 15- to 18-year-olds. Girls throw the 1 kg discus as 11- to 18-year-olds.
Under US high school rules, if a discus hits the surrounding safety cage and is deflected into the sector, it is ruled a foul. In contrast, under IAAF, WMA, NCAA and USATF rules, it is ruled a legal throw. Additionally, under US high school rules, distances thrown are rounded down to the nearest whole inch, rather than the nearest centimetre.
US high school rules allow the use of a solid rubber discus; it is cheaper and easier to learn to throw (due to its more equal distribution of weight, as opposed to the heavy rim weight of the metal rim/core discus), but less durable. However, there are a vast variety of metal discuses to choose from. The weight is not always distributed into the rim of metal discuses as there are four categories that the discs are sold in; center weighted, low spin, high spin, and very high spin. Center weighted discs carry 50-60% of their weight in the rims and are intended for beginner throwers just as rubber discs are. [7]
All-time top 25 discus throwers
- Correct as of July 2017.[8][9]
Men
Rank |
Mark |
Athlete |
Venue |
Date |
Ref |
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1 |
74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Neubrandenburg | 6 June 1986 |
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2 |
73.88 m (242 ft 4 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Kaunas | 3 August 2000 |
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3 |
73.38 m (240 ft 8 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Helsingborg | 4 September 2006 |
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4 |
71.86 m (235 ft 9 in) | ![]() |
Moscow | 29 May 1983 |
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5 |
71.84 m (235 ft 8 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Hengelo | 8 June 2013 |
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6 |
71.70 m (235 ft 2 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Szombathely | 14 July 2002 |
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7 |
71.50 m (234 ft 6 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Wiesbaden | 3 May 1997 |
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8 |
71.32 m (233 ft 11 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Eugene | 4 June 1983 |
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9 |
71.29 m (233 ft 10 1⁄2 in) |
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Sollentuna |
29 June 2017 |
[10] |
10 |
71.26 m (233 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
San Jose | 9 June 1984 |
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71.26 m (233 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Malmö | 15 November 1984 |
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71.26 m (233 ft 9 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
San Jose, CA |
25 May 1985 |
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13 |
71.18 m (233 ft 6 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
San Jose | 19 July 1983 |
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14 |
71.16 m (233 ft 5 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Berlin | 9 August 1978 |
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15 |
71.14 m (233 ft 4 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Salinas | 22 May 1996 |
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16 |
71.06 m (233 ft 1 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Havana | 21 May 1983 |
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17 |
70.98 m (232 ft 10 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Helsinki | 9 July 1980 |
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18 |
70.82 m (232 ft 4 in) | ![]() |
Denton | 15 April 2006 |
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19 |
70.66 m (231 ft 9 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Turnov | 22 May 2012 |
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20 |
70.54 m (231 ft 5 in) | ![]() |
Krasnodar | 7 May 2002 |
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21 |
70.38 m (230 ft 10 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Lancaster | 16 May 1971 |
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22 |
70.32 m (230 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
Salon-de-Provence | 26 May 2002 |
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23 |
70.06 m (229 ft 10 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Smalininkai | 8 May 1988 |
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24 |
70.00 m (229 ft 7 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Havana | 21 May 1983 |
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25 |
69.95 m (229 ft 5 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
Salon-de-Provence | 25 May 2006 |
Non-Legal Marks
Ben Plucknett also threw a world record of 72.34 on 7 July 1981 in Stockholm, but this performance was annulled due to doping offense.
Rickard Bruch also threw 72.18 on 23 July 1974 at an exhibition meeting in Piteå.
John Powell also threw 72.08 on 11 September 1987 in Klagshamn, but the throw was made onto a sloping/downhill sector.
Kamy Keshmiri threw 70.84 on 27 May 1992 in Salinas, but this performance was annulled due to doping offense.
Images
Robert Garrett, Gold Medalist in both the discus and shot put at the 1896 Summer Olympics
2007 World Gold Medalist Gerd Kanter in Osaka
Women
Rank |
Mark |
Athlete |
Date |
Place |
Ref |
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1 |
76.80 m (251 ft 11 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
9 July 1988 |
Neubrandenburg |
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2 |
74.56 m (244 ft 7 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
26 August 1984 |
Nitra |
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74.56 m (244 ft 7 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
23 July 1989 |
Neubrandenburg |
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4 |
74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
20 June 1987 |
Karl-Marx-Stadt |
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5 |
73.84 m (242 ft 3 in) | ![]() |
30 April 1988 |
Bucharest |
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6 |
73.36 m (240 ft 8 in) | ![]() |
17 August 1984 |
Prague |
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7 |
73.28 m (240 ft 5 in) | ![]() |
8 September 1984 |
Donetsk |
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8 |
73.22 m (240 ft 2 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
19 April 1987 |
Kazanlak |
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9 |
73.10 m (239 ft 9 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
20 July 1984 |
Berlin |
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10 |
72.92 m (239 ft 2 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
20 August 1987 |
Potsdam |
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11 |
72.14 m (236 ft 8 in) | ![]() |
17 August 1984 |
Prague |
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12 |
71.80 m (235 ft 6 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
13 July 1980 |
Sofia |
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13 |
71.68 m (235 ft 2 in) | ![]() |
14 March 1992 |
Beijing |
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14 |
71.58 m (234 ft 10 in) | ![]() |
12 June 1988 |
Leningrad |
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15 |
71.50 m (234 ft 6 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
10 May 1980 |
Potsdam |
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16 |
71.41 m (234 ft 3 1⁄4 in) |
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18 July 2017 |
Bellinzona |
[11] |
17 |
71.30 m (233 ft 11 in) | ![]() |
29 May 1992 |
Sochi |
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18 |
71.22 m (233 ft 7 3⁄4 in) | ![]() |
15 July 1984 |
Walnut |
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19 |
70.88 m (232 ft 6 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
8 May 1992 |
Havana |
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20 |
70.80 m (232 ft 3 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
18 June 1988 |
Kharkov |
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21 |
70.68 m (231 ft 10 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
18 July 1992 |
Sevilla |
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22 |
70.65 m (231 ft 9 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
20 June 2015 |
Bilbao |
[12] |
23 |
70.50 m (231 ft 3 1⁄2 in) | ![]() |
24 April 1976 |
Sochi |
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24 |
70.34 m (230 ft 9 1⁄4 in) | ![]() |
16 May 1988 |
Athens |
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25 |
70.02 m (229 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
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23 June 1999 |
Thessaloniki |
Notes
Below is a list of throws equal or superior to 72.94m:
Gabriele Reinsch also threw 74.44 m (1988), 73.42 m (1988).
Ilke Wyludda also threw 74.40 m (1988), 73.04 m (1989).
Diana Sachse also threw 73.90 m (1987), 73.32 m (1987), 73.26 m (1986), 73.24 m (1987), 73.04 m (1987), 72.94 m (1988).
Daniela Costian also threw 73.78 m (1988).
Galina Savinkova also threw 73.26 m (1983), 72.96 m (1985).
Non-Legal Marks
Martina Hellmann also threw 78.14 at an unofficial meeting in Berlin on 6 September 1988
Ilke Wyludda also threw 75.36 at an unofficial meeting in Berlin on 6 September 1988
Darya Pishchalnikova of Russia threw a best of 70.69 in Cheboksary on 5 July 2012, but this performance was annulled due to doping offense.
Olympic medalists
Men
Games |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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1896 Athens |
Robert Garrett ![]() |
Panagiotis Paraskevopoulos ![]() |
Sotirios Versis ![]() |
1900 Paris |
Rudolf Bauer ![]() |
František Janda-Suk ![]() |
Richard Sheldon ![]() |
1904 St. Louis |
Martin Sheridan ![]() |
Ralph Rose ![]() |
Nikolaos Georgantas ![]() |
1908 London |
Martin Sheridan ![]() |
Merritt Giffin ![]() |
Bill Horr ![]() |
1912 Stockholm |
Armas Taipale ![]() |
Richard Byrd ![]() |
James Duncan ![]() |
1920 Antwerp |
Elmer Niklander ![]() |
Armas Taipale ![]() |
Gus Pope ![]() |
1924 Paris |
Bud Houser ![]() |
Vilho Niittymaa ![]() |
Thomas Lieb ![]() |
1928 Amsterdam |
Bud Houser ![]() |
Antero Kivi ![]() |
James Corson ![]() |
1932 Los Angeles |
John Anderson ![]() |
Henri LaBorde ![]() |
Paul Winter ![]() |
1936 Berlin |
Ken Carpenter ![]() |
Gordon Dunn ![]() |
Giorgio Oberweger ![]() |
1948 London |
Adolfo Consolini ![]() |
Giuseppe Tosi ![]() |
Fortune Gordien ![]() |
1952 Helsinki |
Sim Iness ![]() |
Adolfo Consolini ![]() |
James Dillion ![]() |
1956 Melbourne |
Al Oerter ![]() |
Fortune Gordien ![]() |
Des Koch ![]() |
1960 Rome |
Al Oerter ![]() |
Rink Babka ![]() |
Dick Cochran ![]() |
1964 Tokyo |
Al Oerter ![]() |
Ludvík Daněk ![]() |
Dave Weill ![]() |
1968 Mexico City |
Al Oerter ![]() |
Lothar Milde ![]() |
Ludvík Daněk ![]() |
1972 Munich |
Ludvík Daněk ![]() |
Jay Silvester ![]() |
Ricky Bruch ![]() |
1976 Montreal |
Mac Wilkins ![]() |
Wolfgang Schmidt ![]() |
John Powell ![]() |
1980 Moscow |
Viktor Rashchupkin ![]() |
Imrich Bugár ![]() |
Luis Delís ![]() |
1984 Los Angeles |
Rolf Danneberg ![]() |
Mac Wilkins ![]() |
John Powell ![]() |
1988 Seoul |
Jürgen Schult ![]() |
Romas Ubartas ![]() |
Rolf Danneberg ![]() |
1992 Barcelona |
Romas Ubartas ![]() |
Jürgen Schult ![]() |
Roberto Moya ![]() |
1996 Atlanta |
Lars Riedel ![]() |
Vladimir Dubrovshchik ![]() |
Vasiliy Kaptyukh ![]() |
2000 Sydney |
Virgilijus Alekna ![]() |
Lars Riedel ![]() |
Frantz Kruger ![]() |
2004 Athens |
Virgilijus Alekna ![]() |
Zoltán Kővágó ![]() |
Aleksander Tammert ![]() |
2008 Beijing |
Gerd Kanter ![]() |
Piotr Małachowski ![]() |
Virgilijus Alekna ![]() |
2012 London |
Robert Harting ![]() |
Ehsan Haddadi ![]() |
Gerd Kanter ![]() |
2016 Rio de Janeiro |
Christoph Harting ![]() |
Piotr Małachowski ![]() |
Daniel Jasinski ![]() |
Women
Games |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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1928 Amsterdam |
Halina Konopacka ![]() |
Lillian Copeland ![]() |
Ruth Svedberg ![]() |
1932 Los Angeles |
Lillian Copeland ![]() |
Ruth Osburn ![]() |
Jadwiga Wajs ![]() |
1936 Berlin |
Gisela Mauermayer ![]() |
Jadwiga Wajs ![]() |
Paula Mollenhauer ![]() |
1948 London |
Micheline Ostermeyer ![]() |
Edera Gentile ![]() |
Jacqueline Mazéas ![]() |
1952 Helsinki |
Nina Romashkova ![]() |
Yelisaveta Bagriantseva ![]() |
Nina Dumbadze ![]() |
1956 Melbourne |
Olga Fikotová ![]() |
Irina Beglyakova ![]() |
Nina Romashkova ![]() |
1960 Rome |
Nina Romashkova ![]() |
Tamara Press ![]() |
Lia Manoliu ![]() |
1964 Tokyo |
Tamara Press ![]() |
Ingrid Lotz ![]() |
Lia Manoliu ![]() |
1968 Mexico City |
Lia Manoliu ![]() |
Liesel Westermann ![]() |
Jolán Kleiber-Kontsek ![]() |
1972 Munich |
Faina Melnyk ![]() |
Argentina Menis ![]() |
Vasilka Stoeva ![]() |
1976 Montreal |
Evelin Schlaak ![]() |
Mariya Vergova ![]() |
Gabriele Hinzmann ![]() |
1980 Moscow |
Evelin Jahl ![]() |
Mariya Petkova ![]() |
Tatyana Lesovaya ![]() |
1984 Los Angeles |
Ria Stalman ![]() |
Leslie Deniz ![]() |
Florența Crăciunescu ![]() |
1988 Seoul |
Martina Hellmann ![]() |
Diana Gansky ![]() |
Tsvetanka Khristova ![]() |
1992 Barcelona |
Maritza Martén ![]() |
Tsvetanka Khristova ![]() |
Daniela Costian ![]() |
1996 Atlanta |
Ilke Wyludda ![]() |
Natalya Sadova ![]() |
Ellina Zvereva ![]() |
2000 Sydney |
Ellina Zvereva ![]() |
Anastasia Kelesidou ![]() |
Iryna Yatchenko ![]() |
2004 Athens |
Natalya Sadova ![]() |
Anastasia Kelesidou ![]() |
Věra Pospíšilová-Cechlová ![]() |
2008 Beijing |
Stephanie Brown Trafton ![]() |
Yarelys Barrios ![]() |
Olena Antonova ![]() |
2012 London |
Sandra Perković ![]() |
Li Yanfeng ![]() |
Yarelys Barrios ![]() |
2016 Rio de Janeiro |
Sandra Perković ![]() |
Mélina Robert-Michon ![]() |
Denia Caballero ![]() |
World Championships medalists
Men
Championships |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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1983 Helsinki |
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1987 Rome |
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1991 Tokyo |
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1993 Stuttgart |
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1995 Gothenburg |
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1997 Athens |
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1999 Seville |
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2001 Edmonton |
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2003 Saint-Denis |
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2005 Helsinki |
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2007 Osaka |
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2009 Berlin |
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2011 Daegu |
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2013 Moscow |
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2015 Beijing |
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2017 London |
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Women
Championships |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
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1983 Helsinki |
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1987 Rome |
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1991 Tokyo |
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1993 Stuttgart |
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1995 Gothenburg |
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1997 Athens |
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1999 Seville |
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2001 Edmonton |
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2003 Saint-Denis |
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2005 Helsinki |
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2007 Osaka |
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2009 Berlin |
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2011 Daegu |
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2013 Moscow |
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2015 Beijing |
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2017 London |
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Season's bests
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Year |
Distance |
Athlete |
Location |
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1968 |
68.40 m (224 ft 4 3⁄4 in) |
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Reno |
1969 |
68.06 m (223 ft 3 1⁄2 in) |
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Malmo |
1970 |
67.14 m (220 ft 3 1⁄4 in) |
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Malmo |
1971 |
70.38 m (230 ft 10 3⁄4 in) |
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Lancaster |
1972 |
68.40 m (224 ft 4 3⁄4 in) |
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Stockholm |
1973 |
67.58 m (221 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
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Skellefteå |
1974 |
68.16 m (223 ft 7 1⁄4 in) |
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Helsingborg |
1975 |
69.08 m (226 ft 7 1⁄2 in) |
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Long Beach |
1976 |
70.86 m (232 ft 5 3⁄4 in) |
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San Jose |
1977 |
69.20 m (227 ft 1⁄4 in) |
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Westwood |
1978 |
71.16 m (233 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
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Berlin |
1979 |
70.66 m (231 ft 9 3⁄4 in) |
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Walnut |
1980 |
70.98 m (232 ft 10 1⁄4 in) |
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Erfurt |
1981 |
69.98 m (229 ft 7 in) |
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Modesto |
1982 |
70.58 m (231 ft 6 1⁄2 in) |
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Salinas |
1983 |
71.86 m (235 ft 9 in) |
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Moskva |
1984 |
71.26 m (233 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
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San Jose |
1985 |
71.26 m (233 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
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San Jose |
1986 |
74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) |
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Neubrandenburg |
1987 |
69.52 m (228 ft 1 in) |
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Neubrandenburg |
1988 |
70.46 m (231 ft 2 in) |
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Berlin |
1989 |
70.92 m (232 ft 8 in) |
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Norden |
1990 |
68.94 m (226 ft 2 in) |
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Smalininkai |
1991 |
69.36 m (227 ft 6 1⁄2 in) |
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Fresno |
1992 |
69.04 m (226 ft 6 in) |
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Halle |
1993 |
68.42 m (224 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
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Jena |
1994 |
68.58 m (225 ft 0 in) |
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Budapest |
1995 |
69.08 m (226 ft 7 1⁄2 in) |
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Bellinzona; Monaco |
1996 |
71.14 m (233 ft 4 3⁄4 in) |
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Salinas |
1997 |
71.50 m (234 ft 6 3⁄4 in) |
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Wiesbaden |
1998 |
69.91 m (229 ft 4 1⁄4 in) |
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Salinas |
1999 |
69.18 m (226 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
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Jena |
2000 |
73.88 m (242 ft 4 1⁄2 in) |
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Kaunas |
2001 |
70.99 m (232 ft 10 3⁄4 in) |
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Stellenbosch |
2002 |
71.70 m (235 ft 2 3⁄4 in) |
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Szombathely |
2003 |
70.78 m (232 ft 2 1⁄2 in) |
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Budapest |
2004 |
70.97 m (232 ft 10 in) |
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Rethimno |
2005 |
70.67 m (231 ft 10 1⁄4 in) |
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Madrid |
2006 |
73.38 m (240 ft 8 3⁄4 in) |
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Helsingborg |
2007 |
72.02 m (236 ft 3 1⁄4 in) |
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Salinas |
2008 |
71.88 m (235 ft 9 3⁄4 in) |
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Salinas |
2009 |
71.64 m (235 ft 1⁄4 in) |
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Kohila |
2010 |
71.45 m (234 ft 4 3⁄4 in) |
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Chula Vista |
2011 |
69.50 m (228 ft 0 in) |
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Budapest |
2012 |
70.66 m (231 ft 9 3⁄4 in) |
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Turnov |
2013 |
71.84 m (235 ft 8 1⁄4 in) |
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Hengelo |
2014 |
69.28 m (227 ft 3 1⁄2 in) |
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Halle |
2015 |
68.29 m (224 ft 1⁄2 in) |
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Cetniewo |
2016 |
68.72 m (225 ft 5 1⁄2 in) |
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Sollentuna |
2017 |
71.29 m (233 ft 10 1⁄2 in) |
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Sollentuna |
2018 |
69.72 m (228 ft 8 3⁄4 in) |
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Eskilstuna |
Women
Year |
Distance |
Athlete |
Location |
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1968 |
62.54 m (205 ft 2 in) |
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Werdohl |
1969 |
63.96 m (209 ft 10 in) |
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Hamburg |
1970 |
63.66 m (208 ft 10 1⁄4 in) |
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Leipzig |
1971 |
64.88 m (212 ft 10 1⁄4 in) |
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Munich |
1972 |
67.32 m (220 ft 10 1⁄4 in) |
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Constanta |
1973 |
69.48 m (227 ft 11 1⁄4 in) |
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Edinburgh |
1974 |
69.90 m (229 ft 3 3⁄4 in) |
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Prague |
1975 |
70.20 m (230 ft 3 3⁄4 in) |
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Zürich |
1976 |
70.50 m (231 ft 3 1⁄2 in) |
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Sochi |
1977 |
68.92 m (226 ft 1 1⁄4 in) |
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Karl-Marx-Stadt |
1978 |
70.72 m (232 ft 1⁄4 in) |
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Dresden |
1979 |
69.82 m (229 ft 3⁄4 in) |
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Leipzig |
1980 |
71.80 m (235 ft 6 3⁄4 in) |
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Sofia |
1981 |
71.46 m (234 ft 5 1⁄4 in) |
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Berlin |
1982 |
71.40 m (234 ft 3 in) |
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Karl-Marx-Stadt |
1983 |
73.26 m (240 ft 4 1⁄4 in) |
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Leselidze |
1984 |
74.56 m (244 ft 7 1⁄4 in) |
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Nitra |
1985 |
72.96 m (239 ft 4 1⁄4 in) |
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Erfurt |
1986 |
73.26 m (240 ft 4 1⁄4 in) |
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Neubrandenburg |
1987 |
74.08 m (243 ft 1⁄2 in) |
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Karl-Marx-Stadt |
1988 |
76.80 m (251 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
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Neubrandenburg |
1989 |
74.56 m (244 ft 7 1⁄4 in) |
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Neubrandenburg |
1990 |
71.10 m (233 ft 3 in) |
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Tel Aviv |
1991 |
71.02 m (233 ft 0 in) |
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Tokyo |
1992 |
71.68 m (235 ft 2 in) |
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Beijing |
1993 |
68.14 m (223 ft 6 1⁄2 in) |
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Venissieux |
1994 |
68.58 m (225 ft 0 in) |
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Auckland |
1995 |
69.68 m (228 ft 7 1⁄4 in) |
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Florø |
1996 |
69.66 m (228 ft 6 1⁄2 in) |
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Atlanta |
1997 |
70.00 m (229 ft 7 3⁄4 in) |
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Shanghai |
1998 |
68.91 m (226 ft 3⁄4 in) |
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Stendal |
1999 |
70.02 m (229 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
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Thessaloníki |
2000 |
68.70 m (225 ft 4 1⁄2 in) |
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Bucharest |
2001 |
68.57 m (224 ft 11 1⁄2 in) |
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Edmonton |
2002 |
67.73 m (222 ft 2 1⁄2 in) |
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Tula |
2003 |
69.38 m (227 ft 7 1⁄4 in) |
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Halle |
2004 |
69.14 m (226 ft 10 in) |
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Minsk |
2005 |
66.81 m (219 ft 2 1⁄4 in) |
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Madrid |
2006 |
68.51 m (224 ft 9 in) |
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Schönebeck |
2007 |
68.06 m (223 ft 3 1⁄2 in) |
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Halle |
2008 |
66.51 m (218 ft 2 1⁄2 in) |
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Istanbul |
2009 |
66.40 m (217 ft 10 in) |
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Jinan |
2010 |
67.78 m (222 ft 4 1⁄2 in) |
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Wiesbaden |
2011 |
67.98 m (223 ft 1⁄4 in) |
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Schönebeck |
2012 |
69.11 m (226 ft 8 3⁄4 in) |
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London |
2013 |
68.96 m (226 ft 2 3⁄4 in) |
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Lausanne |
2014 |
71.08 m (233 ft 2 1⁄4 in) |
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Zürich |
2015 |
70.65 m (231 ft 9 1⁄4 in) |
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Bilbao |
2016 |
70.88 m (232 ft 6 1⁄2 in) |
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Shanghai |
See also
- List of discus throw national champions (men)
Notes and references
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^ Cappos, Scott. "Shot Put and Discus Technique and Training". Digital Track and Field.
^ ab throwhammer (13 September 2010). "wyludda discus throw 1996 olympics" – via YouTube.
^ Power position, about.com
^ ntujavelin (26 December 2008). "2005 World Championship Men's Discus - 1st Virgilijus Alekna" – via YouTube.
^ http://archive.auvac.org/research/publications/files/2003/niewiadomska.pdf
^ https://www.elitethrowscoaching.com/single-post/2018/02/27/How-To-Choose-The-Correct-Discus-Rim-Weight
^ Discus Throw - men - senior - outdoor. IAAF. Retrieved on 2014-01-20.
^ Discus Throw - women - senior - outdoor. IAAF. Retrieved on 2014-01-20.
^ Jon Mulkeen (29 June 2017). "Stahl breaks Swedish discus record with world-leading 71.29m". IAAF. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
^ Diego Sampaolo (19 July 2017). "Perkovic throws 71.41m in Bellinzona, world's best discus mark since 1992". IAAF. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
^ "Denia Caballero sets Discus world lead of 70.65, Pichardo debuts in long jump". watchathletics.com. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
^ Day 2 of IOC Executive Board meeting in St. Petersburg . Olympic (2013-05-30). Retrieved on 2014-04-19.
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