the discus
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to throw a discus (a heavy flat round object) farther than everyone else
winner of the discus
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The two most obvious differences between the ancient and modern competitions are the size of the discus (today’s is smaller) and the athlete’s uniform, which in 776 BCE consisted of a light coat of olive oil and nothing more.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 31 July 2024
Notre Dame junior Aja Johnson heads to Saturday’s finals with the second-best marks in both the discus (152-08) and shot put (44-02.25).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
But the inaugural 1896 Games included only athletic competitions, such as the discus throw, swimming, fencing and pole vaulting.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024
Fraley will compete in the discus throw qualifier Friday afternoon.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 31 July 2024
Notre Dame junior Aja Johnson heads to Saturday’s finals with the second-best marks in both the discus (152-08) and shot put (44-02.25).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
But the inaugural 1896 Games included only athletic competitions, such as the discus throw, swimming, fencing and pole vaulting.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024
Fraley will compete in the discus throw qualifier Friday afternoon.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
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“The discus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20discus. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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