(えんばんな)

えんばんなげ
noun
discus throw
sports
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)挑戦(ちょうせん)する
To try discus throw.
In discus throw, spinning technique is important.
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.

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Etymology

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

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