Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's Greek discus throw

The men's Greek-style discus throw was one of six throwing events on the Athletics at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme in London. The competition was held on 18 July 1908. In the Greek-style event, throwers hurled the discus from atop a rectangular platform raised above the ground. Throwing style was strictly prescribed by the rules of the event. The event had been contested at the 1906 Summer Olympics, but was not held again after 1908. NOCs could enter up to 12 athletes.^[1]

VenueWhite City Stadium

Date18 July 1908

Competitors23 from 8 nations

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Men's Greek-style discus throw at the Games of the IV Olympiad
Gold medallist Martin Sheridan in the Greek discus event; note the rectangular platform he is standing on. In the standard discus event, athletes threw from inside a white circle.
Venue	White City Stadium
Date	18 July 1908
Competitors	23 from 8 nations
Medalists
Martin Sheridan  United States Bill Horr  United States Verner Järvinen  Finland

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