Discus throwing was part of the first Olympics held in 776 B.C.
The early discs were made of unwrought bronze and iron and the Discs were given to the winner.
In the 8th century BC, Greek poet Homer made references to discus throwing.
In the 5th century BC, sculptor Myron produced a statue of a discus thrower (Discobolus).
In the 15th century, Indian soldiers used a lethal throwing Disc weapon called a Chacarani.
In the 1896 Summer Olympics, the mens discus throw was one of two throwing events.
Countries such as Finland, Russia and Germany have proven strong in Discus Throwing.
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