ATHLETICS
The Discus Throw
The discus throw is a popular event in athletics where
athletes throw a heavy, round disc as far as they can.
It is one of the field events in track and field
competitions like the Olympics.
How It Works: In the discus throw, athletes stand
inside a circular area and throw a disc (called a
discus) as far as possible. They hold the discus with
one hand, spin around, and release it to send it flying
through the air. The distance is measured from the
throwing area to where the discus lands.
Skills Needed: To succeed in the discus throw,
athletes need strength, balance, and technique. They
must have strong arms to throw the discus, and they
need to use their body to spin quickly and generate
power. Good timing is important to release the discus
at the right moment for maximum distance.
Famous Athletes: One of the most famous discus
throwers is Lars Riedel from Germany, who won
Olympic gold medals and set world records. Another
legendary athlete in the discus throw is Virgilijus
Alekna from Lithuania, who also won Olympic gold
and world championship titles.
Why It’s Exciting: The discus throw is exciting to
watch because it combines strength and technique.
Athletes have to be precise with their throws, and it’s
always interesting to see who can throw the farthest.
This event is part of major athletics competitions,
including the Olympic Games.
Rules
1. The discus can be thrown in any way.
2.The athlete may enter the circle from any
direction but must exit from the rear half of the
circle.
3.The athlete must not leave the circle until the
discus has landed.
4.An unsuccessful attempt is when: The discus
lands on or outside the throwing sector. Landing
on the sector line is a foul, ...
Sporting hero
ArmandDuplantis is a Swedish-American pole vaulter
who competes for Sweden.He was born in USA in
1999.He is a two-time Olympic (2020 and 2024)
champion, two-time World outdoor (2022 and 2023)
and indoor champion, and the current Eropean
champion.Duplantis is the current world outdoor and
indoor record holder 6.27 m and 6.22 m (20 ft 5 in)
respectively.Duplantis won titles as a 15-year-old at
the 2015 World Youth Championships.
History of the sport
The World Athletics Championships are held every two
years, the European Championships every four years.
The organizer of events and the main umbrella of
athletics is the International Athletics Federation (IAAF),
founded in 1912.In ancient times, athletics meant
physical exercise, wrestling, natural human movements.
Modern athletics developed in the 19th century in Great
Britain, from where it spread around the world.
