The field and the equipment

Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.

Officials' detail · 3 rules · Step 4 of 4

The throw

What may a thrower put on their hands?A discus thrower may put a suitable substance such as chalk on their hands and on the discus.
What are the discus, the circle and the cage?The men's discus weighs 2 kg and the women's 1 kg.

Conduct, protests and kit

What must an athlete wear to compete?Athletes may compete barefoot or in athletic shoes that meet World Athletics' shoe regulations.

All Discus throw rules rules