<page_title> Men's discus throw world record progression </page_title> <section_title> Outdoor progression </section_title> <table> <cell> 47.58 m (156 ft 1 in) <col_header> Mark </col_header> </cell> <cell> James Duncan (USA) <col_header> Athlete </col_header> </cell> <cell> 27 May 1912 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> </table>
The first world record in the men's discus was set by James Duncan in 1912 (47.58 m).