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List of world records in men's discus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 2025, 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.
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| Ratified but later rescinded | |
| Pending ratification |
On 7 July 1981, Ben Plucknett of the United States won a meet in Stockholm with a world record throw of 72.34 m (237 ft 4 in),[5] but the record was nullified by the I.A.A.F. one week later when they announced that Plucknett had tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nortestosterone.[6]
On 13 April 2025, Mykolas Alekna broke his own world record of 74.35 m from the previous year twice, throwing 74.89 and 75.56 m.[4] At the same event, Australian Matthew Denny also threw 74.78 m (245 ft 4 in), in excess of the old world record.[7] However, Alekna by that point had already surpassed that mark.
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