Below are the world records for both the men and women in the discus event.
| Mens | |
| Jürgen SCHULT | 74.08m |
| Womens | |
| Gabriele REINSCH | 76.80m |
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Discus Facts
How heavy is a discus?
The weight of the discus differs depending on your age and gender. Below, we have listed the Olympic weight for the discus event for men and women.
Men
| Weight | 2kg or 4.4 lbs |
| Diameter | 22 cm |
Women
| Weight | 1kg or 2.2 lbs |
| Diameter | 18 cm |
It is important that athletes work towards this weight class so they can break through to the international and senior circuit.
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