Discus

Aim and method:

with upper body spinning, to project the discus as far as possible.

Equipment:

In the ancient Olympics, the discus was made of stone, iron, bronze or lead and was shaped like a flying saucer. Sizes varied, as younger boys were not expected to throw the same weight as the men.

Today, the discus may be solid or hollow and is generally made of wood, with a stainless steel circular rim. There can be circular plates set flush into the centre of the sides made of carbon-reinforced fibreglass.

It is made to set specifications of shape, and weighs 2.0 kg for men and 1.0 kg for women.