Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw


The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on Wednesday, August 1, 1928. Thirty-four discus throwers from 19 nations competed.

Records

These were the standing world and Olympic records prior to the 1928 Summer Olympics.
World Record48.20 Bud HouserPalo Alto April 2, 1926
Olympic Record46.155 Bud HouserParis July 13, 1924

At first James Corson set a new Olympic record in the second round of the qualification with 47.00 metres. In the third round of the qualification Bud Houser bettered the Olympic record with 47.32 metres.

Results

The best six discus throwers qualified for the final. The throwing order is not available and the throwing series are only available for the best six throwers. The final was held on the same day and started at 2 p.m.