Athletics at the 1920 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw


The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Saturday, August 21, 1920, and on Sunday, August 22, 1920. 17 discus throwers from eight nations competed.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1920 Summer Olympics.
World Record47.58 James DuncanNew York May 12, 1912
Olympic Record45.21 Armas TaipaleStockholm July 12, 1912

Results

The best six discus throwers qualified for the final.