Discus Throw

Japanese Name

えんばんなげ

enbannage

Description

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.

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.