The Discus Throw
I chose the discus throw for my blog of the day. This event will occur on the third and fourth of August for Women's events. Alternatively the event happens on the Sixth and Seventh of August for Men's events. Both of these events will occur at the Olympic Stadium in London as the games draw to a close. This event is also considered an iconic part of the Olympics in any country.
Discus throwing originated in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics. It was created in the year 708 B.C.E. Being as ancient as it is the sport has become a tradition for the summer Olympics. Discus throwing was introduced to the Olympics in 632 B. C. E. when the games had to carry on for an extra week. The sport was originally meant for men and boys of Greece. These days it is a sport for men and women alike. The first discuses were made of varying materials. Some were made of stone, bronze, iron, or even lead making them heavy as can be! Famous discus players and winners include even the mythological character Perseus. In the first national Olympic Games in 1896 an American named Robert Garrett took home the gold for discus throwing. The silver and bronze medals went to two Greek competitors.
One member of the United States Olympic Discus Team is Lance Brooks. His personal best distance was 213 feet and nine inches. Another member of the team is Jarred Rome and his distance was 207 feet and 10 inches. The last member of the team is Jason Young. Jason Young's distance was 203 feet and 11 inches.
The age of the discus throw is what intrigues me. For the sport is over one thousand years old! I am interested in the fact that this sport is so old there's a classical myth about a man who played it. The materials that were originally used to make a discus are unbelievable! It's an ancient event that originated in 708 B.C.E. The fact that it was in the first Olympic games in 632 B.C.E. is just amazing!
I chose the discus throw for my blog of the day. This event will occur on the third and fourth of August for Women's events. Alternatively the event happens on the Sixth and Seventh of August for Men's events. Both of these events will occur at the Olympic Stadium in London as the games draw to a close. This event is also considered an iconic part of the Olympics in any country.
Discus throwing originated in Greece, the birthplace of the Olympics. It was created in the year 708 B.C.E. Being as ancient as it is the sport has become a tradition for the summer Olympics. Discus throwing was introduced to the Olympics in 632 B. C. E. when the games had to carry on for an extra week. The sport was originally meant for men and boys of Greece. These days it is a sport for men and women alike. The first discuses were made of varying materials. Some were made of stone, bronze, iron, or even lead making them heavy as can be! Famous discus players and winners include even the mythological character Perseus. In the first national Olympic Games in 1896 an American named Robert Garrett took home the gold for discus throwing. The silver and bronze medals went to two Greek competitors.
One member of the United States Olympic Discus Team is Lance Brooks. His personal best distance was 213 feet and nine inches. Another member of the team is Jarred Rome and his distance was 207 feet and 10 inches. The last member of the team is Jason Young. Jason Young's distance was 203 feet and 11 inches.
The age of the discus throw is what intrigues me. For the sport is over one thousand years old! I am interested in the fact that this sport is so old there's a classical myth about a man who played it. The materials that were originally used to make a discus are unbelievable! It's an ancient event that originated in 708 B.C.E. The fact that it was in the first Olympic games in 632 B.C.E. is just amazing!
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