Men's discus throw world record progression

Memorial circle at the Ludvík Daněk Town Stadium in Turnov, Czech Republic. The Czech inscription translates as: "At this spot on August 2, 1964, Ludvík Daněk set world record in discus throw marking 64.55 m."

The first world record in the men's discus was recognised by the International Association of Amateur Athletics (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, in 1912, and was set by James Duncan in 1912 (47.58 m).

As of 2024, 42 world records have been ratified by World Athletics in the event.[1] Another 14 are acknowledged but are unofficial, since they were set before the founding of IAAF.

  1. ^ "World Record Progression of Discus Throw". World Athletics. Retrieved 15 April 2024.