Discus thrower

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The discus throw is a track and field event where athletes compete to throw a heavy frisbee called a discus the farthest distance possible. This ancient sport has been around for thousands of years, as evidenced by the famous fifth-century-BC Myron statue Discobolus. Although it's no longer part of the modern pentathlon, it was once one of the events that made up the ancient Greek pentathlon, which dates back to at least 708 BC. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative started by MyMiniFactory. Scan the World aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and artworks from all around the globe for everyone to access free of charge. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, so if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, just email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help make a difference.