discus throwers
Spin and release
Discus throwers are athletes who compete in the discus throw, a track and field event where a heavy disc is hurled for distance.
The thrower spins within a concrete circle to generate momentum before releasing.
Ancient Greek sculpture immortalized the form—Myron's *Discobolus* remains iconic.
The discus throwers warmed up at the far end of the field.
Masculine Greek name
- GreeceBalkan peninsula nation
- OlympiaWashington state's seat
- pentathlonFive-event athletic competition
- gymnasiumIndoor athletic facility
palestra · stadion · chiton · olive wreath · bronze statue · classical sculpture
Turning on an axis
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- pivotPoint of rotation
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- torqueRotational force measurement
windup · release · follow-through · power position · footwork · balance · glide · launch angle
Competitive stadium sports
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
records · gold · silver · bronze · Tokyo · Beijing · London · Rio
Myron
Masculine Greek name
- GreeceBalkan peninsula nation
- OlympiaWashington state's seat
- pentathlonFive-event athletic competition
gymnasium · palestra · stadion · chiton · olive wreath · bronze statue · classical sculpture
rotation
Turning on an axis
torque · windup · release · follow-through · power position · footwork · balance · glide · launch angle · velocity
track and field
Competitive stadium sports
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
qualifying · records · gold · silver · bronze · Tokyo · Beijing · London · Rio · Athens
shot putter
Athletic sphere heaver
- decathleteTen-sport athlete
- heptathleteSeven-discipline athlete
discus throwerssprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
distance runners · milers · cross-country runners · endurance athletes · runners
discus throwersdistance runners
Athletes competing over extended courses
jockeys · endurance athletes · gymnasts · cross-country skiers · cyclists
discus, thrower, throw, threw, thrown, throws, throwing, throwers, disc