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

Men's Greek-style discus throw
at the Games of the IV Olympiad
Venue White City Stadium
Date 18 July
Competitors 23 from 8 nations
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Martin Sheridan  United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Bill Horr  United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Verner Järvinen  Finland
1st, gold medalist(s) Martin Sheridan  United States
2nd, silver medalist(s) Bill Horr  United States
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Verner Järvinen  Finland

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.


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