How heavy is a discus in middle school?

Girls/Boys Discus: 1 kilogram. Chris, If you have somebody to do it, would be a good idea to weigh the shots before they throw at Godby & FL High. The 8lb shot (not legal for MS boys) looks very much like the 4kg legal weight.

What weight discus should I throw?

Throwing weight rules for Discus

How much does a middle school shot put weigh?

Official Weight & Size Competition 8 lb Track & Field Shot Put.

How much does an Olympic discus weigh?

2.2 pounds
How much does the discus weigh in the Olympics? The discus weighs 2.2 pounds (1 kg) for women, and 4.4 pounds (2 kg) for men. This medal disc is thrown by the athletes inside a circle, which the athletes cannot step out of. However, the athletes can touch the edge of the circle, which has a diameter of 2.5 meters.

What is the farthest discus throw ever?

74.08 Jürgen SCHULT
men – SENIOR – outdoor

How much do shot puts weigh?

Our 7.26kg (16lbs) size ball is primarily used in men’s NCAA, Olympic, National, and International competitions. These shots can be used for many years to come, great for shot put competitors of all ages. These work great for youth to Master’s age athletes. It is a cast iron weight and has a painted black color.

Do heavier discs fly farther?

In general, lighter discs fly farther than heavier discs, but heavier discs may fly farther in a headwind due to their greater stability. A safe bet for the average player is to throw discs weighing around 160-165 grams for best distance.

How heavy is a discus?

4.4 pounds
The modern discus used in men’s competition is circular, about 219 mm (8.6 inches) in diameter and 44 mm (1.75 inches) thick at its centre. It is made of wood or similar material, with a smooth metal rim and small, circular brass plates set flush into its sides. Its weight must be not less than 2 kg (4.4 pounds).

How heavy is a shot put ball in the Olympics?

But just how heavy is that ball? In men’s competitions, the ball is 16 pounds and in women’s competitions it’s 8.8 pounds.

Who holds the discus world record?

Jürgen Schult
Discus throw

Who is the best discus thrower in the world?

Jürgen SCHULT
Filter All Time Top Lists

What is the average discus throw?

120 feet is the entry point to high-level discus throwing. If you are serious about getting to the next level with your throws, these are essential weight room numbers to hit. Always remember however that these numbers are averages. Some throwers may not get close to these numbers and be able to throw over 120 feet.

How big is the discus in high school?

TRACK & FIELD RECOMMENDATIONS JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL REGULATIONS TRACK & FIELD RECOMMENDATIONS JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL REGULATIONS Girls 7th Boys 7th Girls 8th Boys 8th Girls HS Boys HS Shot Put 6 lbs 4.0 kg (8.81 lbs) 6 lbs 4.0 kg (8.81 lbs) 4.0 kg (8.81 lbs) 12 lb (5.443 kg) Discus .75 kg 1 kg (2.20 lbs) .75 kg 1 kg (2.20 lbs)

What’s the best weight for a discus throw?

Moving on to our the next throwing sport, this one not quite so complicated to get the right weight and size… Discus Throw. Again, we have a great choice of Discus’ available online and ready to dispatch.

How old do you have to be to throw the discus?

In international competition, men throw the 2 kg discus through to age 49. The 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb) discus is thrown by ages 50–59, and men age 60 and beyond throw the 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) discus.

What are the aerodynamics of the discus throw?

Sports scientist Richard Ganslen researched the Aerodynamics of the Discus, reporting the discus will stall at an angle of 29°. The discus throw has been the subject of a number of well-known ancient Greek statues and Roman copies such as the Discobolus and Discophoros.