Discus Throw
Japanese Name:
円盤投げ
Romaji Name:
enbannage
Description
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Discus throw is a track and field event where an athlete throws a heavy, flat, circular disc called a discus as far as possible. The athlete spins in a circle inside a throwing circle to gain momentum before releasing the discus. The goal is to throw the discus farther than other competitors while staying within the designated area.
History
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The discus throw is an ancient track and field event that originated in Greece around 708 BC as part of the Olympic Games. Athletes threw a heavy disc for distance in competition, often depicted in classical Greek art. The event was revived in the modern Olympics in 1896 and became a standardized athletics discipline with specific rules, techniques, and equipment. Today, discus throw is practiced worldwide in track and field competitions at amateur and professional levels.