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Athletics at the 1986 Commonwealth Games – Women's discus throw

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Source revisionOct 21, 2025

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The women's discus throw event at the 1986 Commonwealth Games was held at the Meadowbank Stadium in Edinburgh on 27 July 1986.

The winning margin was 22 cm which as of 2024 remains the only time the women's discus throw has been won by less than 50 cm at these games.

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