discus throw
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The American finished in eighth place in the discus throw with a 63.88 score.
From Fox News • Aug. 4, 2021
While not particularly prominent in the marathon, the Americans did excellently earlier in the track race, winning two relay races and taking third and fourth in the discus throw.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2020
As a collegian, he supplemented his sprinting by competing in the discus throw and other field events.
From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2019
Wild discus throw by GB's Okoye Lawrence Okoye reaches the discus final after throwing 65.28m with his third effort, a great recovery after an opening throw that went horribly wrong.
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2013
At that same hour, before the distant manor of Odysseus, the suitors were competing at the discus throw and javelin, on a measured field they used, arrogant lords at play.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
