| Author: | Paul Delagarza | ISBN: | 1230000030773 |
| Publisher: | Axel Publishing | Publication: | November 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul Delagarza |
| ISBN: | 1230000030773 |
| Publisher: | Axel Publishing |
| Publication: | November 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Discus throwing dates back to at least 708 BC. During the time, a Greek sculptor named Byron created his famous statue, 'Discobolus', which was a discus thrower, and the famous poet, Homer, made various references to discus throwing in his Iliad. Discus throwing formed part of the Greek pentathlon. The discs at the time were made of bronze and iron, and were much heavier than the discs used today. Today, both men and women of all ages participate in this Olympic event....
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Discus throwing dates back to at least 708 BC. During the time, a Greek sculptor named Byron created his famous statue, 'Discobolus', which was a discus thrower, and the famous poet, Homer, made various references to discus throwing in his Iliad. Discus throwing formed part of the Greek pentathlon. The discs at the time were made of bronze and iron, and were much heavier than the discs used today. Today, both men and women of all ages participate in this Olympic event....
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