Discus 2

Discus 2

The modern technique of throwing a discus usually involves about one and one- half turns, to build up speed, until the discus is released. The discus remains in the hand, pressed against the wrist, until it is released and slung out. For the mens competition the discus may not be lighter then 2 kg; for women's competition, which was included in the Olympics in 1928, a 1 kg discus is used. [BM] {NR}