Olympic projectile (6)

I believe the answer is:

discus

(Other definitions for discus that I've seen before include "Circular object thrown in sports" , "Round object thrown in sport" , "Object thrown in athletic event" , "Olympic throwing event" , "Sports projectile" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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