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Athletics At The 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's Discus Throw
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The men's discus throw at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics programme, took place in the Carrara Stadium on 12 and 13 April 2018. Records Prior to this competition, the existing world and Games records were as follows: Schedule The schedule was as follows: All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC+10) Results Qualifying round Across two groups, those who threw ≥62.00 m (Q) or at least the 12 best performers (q) advanced to the final. Final The medals were determined in the final. References Men's discus throw 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carrara Stadium
Carrara Stadium (known commercially as Metricon Stadium) is a stadium on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, located in the suburb of Carrara. The stadium is primarily used for Australian rules football, serving as the home ground of the Gold Coast Suns, who compete in the Australian Football League. In addition, the venue is used occasionally for cricket, including Big Bash League matches. Carrara Stadium received substantial redevelopment work prior to the entry of the Brisbane Bears to the VFL/AFL in 1987, but following the Bears relocation to the Gabba in 1993, it was used for other sports including rugby league, rugby union and even baseball. The stadium has hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as the athletics competitions. The venue would host Cricket for the 2032 Summer Olympics if Cricket is approved by the International Olympic Committee. History Early history In 1983, the Nerang Bulls Rugby Union Club was formed a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Irfan Shamshuddin
Muhammad Irfan bin Shamsuddin (born 16 August 1995) is a Malaysian discus thrower who won a silver medal at the 2017 Asian Championships. He placed 12th and 5th at the 2014 and 2018 File:2018 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in PyeongChang, South Korea; Protests erupt following the Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi; March for Our Lives protests take place across the United ... Asian Games, respectively. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shamsuddin, Irfan Malaysian male discus throwers 1995 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Asian Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Asian Games SEA Games gold medalists for Malaysia SEA Games medalists in athletics Competitors at the 2013 SEA Games Competitors at the 2015 SEA Games Competitors at the 2017 SEA Games Competitors at the 2019 SEA Games Asian Games competitors for Malaysia Competitors at the 2021 SEA Games Competitors at the 2023 SEA Game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andreas Christou (athlete)
Andreas Christou is a political and social figure in the Republic of Cyprus. Early life Christou was born in Limassol in 1948. He graduated from Laniteion Gymnasium. He studied mechanical engineering in Moscow and was actively involved in the Cypriot Students and Youth Movement. He worked as a mechanical engineer and later on as a senior manager of a Limassol-based Industrial Corporation. Political career In the first Municipal Elections, held in 1986, he was elected as a Municipal Councilor. He was also a member of thSewerage Board of Limassol-Amathusand the Water Board of Limassol Christou was elected as a Member of Parliament for AKEL The Progressive Party of Working People ( el, Ανορθωτικό Κόμμα Εργαζόμενου Λαού, ; abbr. , AKEL; tr, Emekçi Halkın İlerici Partisi) is a Marxist–LeninistHelena Smith, Cyprus gets ready for a communist 'takeover ..., representing the District of Limassol three times. During his term as an MP, he was C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mustafa Fall (shot Put)
Moustapha Fall (born 23 February 1992) is a French professional basketball player for Olympiacos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. Standing at 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in), Fall plays at the center position. Professional career Fall played in the French League from 2011 to 2017. In the 2015–16 season, he played for Olympique Antibes where he led the French league in blocked shots. He signed with Élan Chalon for the 2016–17 season. This season, Chalon won the Pro A which was Fall's first national title. In addition, Fall played in the FIBA Europe Cup Final with Chalon, where his team lost to Nanterre 92. He was named Top Performer of the Final by the FIBA Europe Cup. Prior to the start of the French season, Fall participated in the 2016 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with the Los Angeles Lakers. On 13 July 2017 Fall signed with Turkish club Sakarya BB. On 26 July 2018 Fall signed with Lokomotiv Kuban of the Russian VTB United League. On 21 July 2019 Fall signed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eldred Henry
Eldred Henry (born 18 September 1994) is an athlete from the British Virgin Islands competing in the shot put and discus throw. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics finishing last in the qualifying round. Earlier, he competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2015 Pan American Games. He is the current national record holder in several events. International competitions Personal bests Outdoor *Shot put – 21.47 (Kingsville 2019) NR and CR and NCAA DII Record *Weight throw – 18.32 (Coolidge 2015) NR *Discus throw – 61.90 (La Jolla 2014) NR *Hammer throw – 47.48 (Hutchinson 2015) NR Indoor *Shot put – 20.61 (Glendale 2015) NR *Weight throw Two sports have events that fall under the name of weight throw one being the track and field event and the other being the Scottish highland games events. The track and field event is most popular in the United States as an indoor equivalent t ... – 17.97 (Albuquerque 2015) NR References All-Athletics profile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zane Duquemin
Zane Duquemin (born 23 September 1991) is an athlete representing Jersey and Great Britain who specialises in the shot put and discus throw. He competed at three consecutive Commonwealth Games starting in 2010. His sister, Shadine Duquemin, competes in the same events as Zane. International competitions Personal bests Outdoor *Shot put – 19.42 (Hässleholm 2013) *Discus throw – 63.46 (Hendon 2012) Indoor *Shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ... – 18.86 (Växjö 2014) References 1991 births Living people Jersey athletes British male discus throwers Commonwealth Games competitors for Jersey Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Rose (athlete)
Alexander Melei Rose (born 17 November 1991) is a Samoan-American athlete, competing primarily in the discus throw and occasionally in the shot put and the hammer throw. He represented Samoa at the 2016 Olympics, and 2020 Summer Olympics, as well as the Commonwealth Games and Pacific Games. Life Although born in the United States, Rose holds dual citizenship with Samoa, since his father was born there and emigrated to the US as a 19-year-old. He threw for Central Michigan University. He represented Samoa in the 2013 World Championships in Athletics and the 2015 World Championships in Athletics, failing to qualify for the final on both occasions. He's had great success at the Oceania Athletics Championships, with eight gold medals and a silver in three different throwing events—Discus, Shot Put & Hammer Throw—over four different games from 2021 to 2017. At the 2022 World Athletics Championships he made the final, coming 8th in the world. Rose competed for Samoa at the 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitchell Cooper
Mitchell Cooper (born 2 June 1995) is an Australian athlete specialising in the discus throw. He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships without qualifying for the final. His personal best in the event is 63.98 metres set in Lawrence in 2017. International competitions References External links * 1995 births Living people Australian male discus throwers Athletes from Brisbane Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games World Athletics Championships athletes for Australia Commonwealth Games competitors for Australia 21st-century Australian sportspeople Sportsmen from Queensland {{Australia-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Mozia
Stephen Ogochukwu Mozia (born August 16, 1993) is a US-born Nigerian shot putter. He is a three-time African Championships Bronze medallist. He also represented his country at the 2014 and 2016 World Indoor Championships, as well as the 2016 Summer Olympics. Personal He was born and raised in the United States though his parents were born in Nigeria. Early in 2014, due to his dual citizenship, began competing for the Nigeria National Team. He attended Hackensack High School where he was a standout athlete. He initially started out as a sprinter but decided to move to the throws because he was too slow. Mozia is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of Cornell University, where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society. He currently works as the OT practice manager for Optiv. Career After winning the US Junior championships in 2012, he represented the USA at the World Junior Championships where he finished in 10th place. In 2014, Mozia set college bests of 62.80 m and 20.79 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benn Harradine
Benn Harradine (born 14 October 1982) is a retired Australian discus thrower who competed at three consecutive Olympic Games, starting in 2008. Harradine made the final of the discus at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne where he finished eighth. He went on to win the 2010 Commonwealth title. His 5th-place finish at the 2011 World Championships is the best ever finish by an Australian man in the event. He announced his retirement after the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast where he finished sixth. He has broken the Australian record three times, his personal best being 68.20 metres thrown in Townsville in May 2013. He is an indigenous athlete from the Wotjobaluk tribe in the Wimmera district of Victoria. He cites land rights activist Vincent Lingiari as one of the people he admires. He is recognized in the Australian Olympic Committee list of Australian Indigenous Olympians. Achievements References External links * Benn Harradineat Athletics Australia Ath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
