円盤投(えんばんな)げ

えんばんなげ
noun
discus throw
1. discus throw
A track and field event in which athletes throw a heavy disc as far as possible.
円盤投(えんばんな)げに挑戦(ちょうせん)する。
To try discus throw.
円盤投(えんばんな)げは回転(かいてん)の技術(ぎじゅつ)が重要(じゅうよう)だ。
In discus throw, spinning technique is important.
円盤投(えんばんな)げで自己(じこ)ベストを更新(こうしん)した。
I set a personal best in discus throw.

円盤投(えんばんな)げ is a track and field throwing event where athletes throw a disc-shaped object. The discus weighs 2 kg for men and 1 kg for women.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 円盤投(えんばんな)げの選手(せんしゅ) (discus thrower)
  • 円盤(えんばん)を投(な)げる (to throw the discus)

HISTORICAL NOTE:
Discus throw has ancient Greek origins and was part of the original Olympic Games. The famous sculpture "Discobolus" depicts a discus thrower.

RELATED EVENTS:

  • 砲丸投(ほうがんな)げ (shot put)
  • やり投(な)げ (javelin throw)
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