Men's_discus_throw_world_record_progression

Men's discus throw world record progression

Men's discus throw world record progression

List of world records in men's discus

The first world record in the men's discus was recognised by the International Association of Amateur Athletics (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, in 1912, and was set by James Duncan in 1912 (47.58 m).

Memorial circle at the Ludvík Daněk Town Stadium in Turnov, Czech Republic. The Czech inscription translates as: "At this spot on August 2, 1964, Ludvík Daněk set world record in discus throw marking 64.55 m."

As of 2024, 42 world records have been ratified by World Athletics in the event.[1] Another 14 are acknowledged but are unofficial, since they were set before the founding of IAAF.

Outdoor progression

Ratified
Not ratified
Ratified but later rescinded
Pending ratification
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On 7 July 1981 Ben Plucknett of the United States won a meet in Stockholm with a world record throw of 72.34 m (237 ft 4 in),[4] but the record was nullified by the I.A.A.F. one week later when they announced that Plucknett had tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nortestosterone.[5]

Indoor world best progress

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References

  1. [1]
    "World Record Progression of Discus Throw". World Athletics. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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    M Discus world record progress Archived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine
  3. [3]
    "Alekna breaks discus world record with 74.35m in Oklahoma". World Athletics. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
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    "Top Lists: Discus Throw - Men - Senior - Outdoor". IAAF Athletics: Records and Lists. International Association of Athletics Federations. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
  5. [5]
    Litsky, Frank (2002-11-22). "Obituaries: Ben Plucknett, 48, Track Star Who Lost Record After Drug Test". New York Times. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
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    "Live from Växjö!". www.team75plus.com. 2009-03-22. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-02-25.
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    "Kanter throws 69.51m world indoor best in Växjö". IAAF. 2009-03-22. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
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