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Discus
Discus:
Materials: Stone
Weight: 1.3 to 6.6kg
Length: 17-35cm
Technique:
Right hand brought back, left hand swings forward and now the weight was all on the right foot. They swung their right hand back and forth a few times. Slightly turned their body, in the movement of the swing, weight was moved to the left foot. Powerful swing and let go.
Discus was the only Ancient Greek Olympic sport that didn't have any relation to military work and farm work.
Discus was connected to lots of accidental killings, such as when Apollo accidentally killed his friend Ityakinthos with a Discus, when a Zephyr blew it off course.
Throwing a Discus requires rhythm, precision, and power.
Discus was event in the penthalon.