The Olympic Field Event of DISCUS is a track and field event in which athletes throw a disc-shaped object as far as possible. The DISCUS has been part of the modern Olympic Games since 1896 and is one of the oldest events in the Olympics. It is an event that requires strength, speed, and technique. The DISCUS is thrown from a circle with a 2.5 meter diameter and the athlete must stay within the circle during the throw. The winner of the event is the athlete who throws the DISCUS the farthest.