1. a person who throws a discus, especially in ancient Greek athletics
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the famous ancient Greek statue by Myron
2. the famous ancient Greek bronze statue depicting a discus thrower in the moment of throwing
Usage: typically capitalized; refers to the work by sculptor Myron (5th century BCE)

Examples

• The ancient discobolus was a celebrated athlete in the Olympic Games.
• Myron's Discobolus is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of classical sculpture.
• The statue of the discobolus captures the perfect moment of athletic tension and balance.
• Modern discus throwers study the form of the ancient discobolus for technique inspiration.
• The Discobolus has been copied and reinterpreted by artists throughout history.