The women's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics. It was the first medal decision of a women's event in Olympic athletics. The competition was held on Tuesday, July 31, 1928.
Contents
Twenty-one discus throwers from twelve nations competed.
Records
These were the standing world and Olympic records (in metres) prior to the 1928 Summer Olympics.
In the final Halina Konopacka set a new world record with 39.62 metres.
Qualification
The best six throwers, both groups counted together, qualified for the final. The throwing order and the throwing series are not available.
Group 1
Group 2
Final
The final was held on the same day and started at 2 p.m.
References
Athletics at the 1928 Summer Olympics – Women's discus throw Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA