These are the official results of the Men's Discus Throw event at the 1997 World Championships in

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. There were a total number of 42 participating athletes, with the final held on Sunday August 10, 1997. The qualification mark was set at 63.00 metres.

Medalists

Schedule

*''All times are

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Abbreviations

*''All results shown are in metres''

Qualification

Final

References