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A
spectacle of grace and power
Homer
considered the act of throwing a discus to be spectacle of great beauty,
and so it remains today, notwithstanding the grunts and screams when
the implement is released. Like all the throwing events, the discus
combines raw power with technique and grace, the thrower performing
something akin to a dance while spinning and charging the discus full
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Men's
I'm really hoping Tunks can win a medal. He's
ranked fifth in the world and
carrying a lot of confidence; he's in great shape
and has been throwing
really well. But it's a really tough event ...
He'll have to throw 68 metres
to reach podium, which he can do, but I can't
see him beating Alekna. Alekna
is simply the best thrower out there.
Women's
Grasu has thrown over 68 metres, and Sedova from
Russia is also very strong.
Those two will probably battle it out for the
gold.
-- Michael
Smith
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Wed., Aug. 8
11:30pm - 12:30am ET
Men's FINAL
Sat..,
Aug. 11
4 - 6pm
Women's FINAL
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It's
almost like crashing a car when you block with your takeoff
leg to catapult the javelin.
more
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