What is the world record for women’s discus? Who holds the world record for discus?

The world record for women’s discus is 71.62, (234 ft 11 1/2 in). This was recorded by Martina Helga Hellmann.

On September 6, 1988, she threw the discus 78.14 meters, farther than any woman had ever thrown it before or after. However, this throw was in an unofficial tournament in the East German training camp at Kienbaum.

Who holds the world record for discus?

Mac Wilkins holds the world’s record for discus.

Mac broke the world record four times in his career. During his discus throw series on May 1, 1976, in San Jose California, he set the world record three times with consecutive throws of 69.80 m, 70.24m, and 70.86 m.

In 1976 and 1980, Wilkins was ranked #1 in the discus throw. In 1977, he was the indoor national champion in the shot put, with a throw of 69′ 1.5” (21.06m).