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Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics - Men's discus throw

Men's discus throw
at the Games of the XIV Olympiad
Dates August 2 (qualifying and final)
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Adolfo Consolini
 Italy
2nd, silver medalist(s) Giuseppe Tosi
 Italy
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Fortune Gordien
 United States
← 1936
1952 →
1st, gold medalist(s) Adolfo Consolini
 Italy
2nd, silver medalist(s) Giuseppe Tosi
 Italy
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Fortune Gordien
 United States

The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 2. The final was won by Italian Adolfo Consolini.

Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows.

The following new Olympic record was set during this competition:

All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1)

Qual. rule: qualification standard 46.00m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).

Key: OR = Olympic record


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