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Discus
A discus is a heavy disc used in throwing competitions. Its sides are commonly made of plastic, rubber, metal or wood with a metal rim and core. For the men’s event, the discus weighs 2 kilograms.
201 Questions
What is the diameter of mens and womans discus?
The discus used in men's competition is 220 millimeters (8.66 inches) in diameter. The discus used in women's competition is 181 millimeters (7.17 inches) in diameter.
What year was the discus thrower made?
Well, I will mention three and allow you to decide: 1) Virgilijus Alekna of Lithuania, gold medalist at the 2004 Games and holder of the Olympic record at 69.89 meters. 2) Jurgen Schult of Germany, world record holder at 74.08 meters. 3) Al Oerter of the United States, the first man to win a gold medal in the same event in four consecutive Olympic Games and the only man to win gold in the discus at four consecutive Olympic Games (1956, 1960, 1964, 1968).
What is the record for longest throw of the discus in the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games men's record for discus is 66.39 meters by Frantz Kruger of the Republic of South Africa in 2002. The Commonwealth Games women's record for discus is 65.92 meters by Beatrice Faumuina of New Zealand in 1998.
What size is the high school discus?
The men's high school discus is 1.616 Kilograms, (usually displayed on the top center of discus as just 1.6K or 1.61K). This is roughly, but not exactly 3.8 pounds
What is the furthest discus throw by a female at the games?
In the year of 1908, Megan O'Connor broke the current standing record at the time which was 74.03 metres with a throw of 74.98 metres. This record stills stands to this very date and is considered very unlikely to be broken in years to come.
Is 92 feet an average discus throw for a 14 year old girl?
on my track team and according to the league standards from where i live (southeast PA), 94 feet it a pretty decent throw. IF you are a 14 year old girl and are throwing it that far you should be pretty happy with yourself. good work.
What is the weight of the discus in the mens discust throw?
The men's high school discus is 1.616 Kilograms, (usually displayed on the top center of discus as just 1.6K or 1.61K). This is roughly, but not exactly 3.8 pounds
The collegiate, masters (post-collegiate), and Olympic weights are all the same. It's 2K, which I'm not sure how many pounds that is. If I had to guess I'd say about 4.3 pounds.
What is the diameter of a high school shot put ring?
7 feet in international competition. Sometimes the circle may only be 6 feet though.
What is the U-16 girls discus record?
Gabriele Reinsch's mark of 76.80m set in 1989 is the current women's World Record in the discus throw.
What was the longest discus throw ever?
The 2008 Olympics was held in Beijing China. The gold medal for the longest discus was awarded to Gerd Kanter for a throw of 68.82 metres (223.8 feet).
What is the name of the austalian throwing stick that can return to its thrower?
It is the Boomerang.
Where can one find forums which discus art?
There are many forums where one could discuss art. One could try forums on sites such as 'Arts Forum' and the International Comic Arts Forum for discussions on art.
How was the discus thrower sculpted?
it is a very good question. many years ago i was a teen. i love you you love me lets get together and have a baby with a niknak ka ka falling on the wall plz omg your so stupid.
Why has the record for discus not been broken since the 80ies?
My guess would be due to either: Rule Changes or just no one has been good enough to beat it.
What are the diameter of a mens discus in the Olympics?
The discus used in men's competition is 220 millimeters (8.66 inches) in diameter.
