Diszkoszvetés

Diszkoszvetés, or discus throw, is a track and field event in which competitors attempt to throw a discus for maximum distance from inside a throwing circle. It has its origins in ancient Greece and has been part of the modern Olympic program since 1896 for men and 1928 for women.

The discus is a flat, circular disc, typically made of wood or synthetic material with a metal rim. In senior competition, the men's disc weighs 2 kilograms and the women's disc weighs 1 kilogram. The throwing circle is 2.5 meters in diameter, and the throw must land within a marked sector.

Athletes use a grip and rotate either with a steady glide or with a rotational spin to generate momentum, then release the discus at an optimum angle. The throw must land within the designated sector and the thrower must not foul by stepping out of the circle or crossing the throwing line before the discus lands.

In competition, athletes usually have several attempts; only valid throws count toward the best result. World records stand at 74.08 meters for men, set by Jürgen Schult in 1986, and 76.80 meters for women, set by Gabriele Reinsch in 1988. The event is featured in major meets such as the Olympics, World Championships, and continental championships, and has produced many notable athletes from around the world. Training emphasizes technique, leg drive, core strength, and rotational speed to optimize distance.