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

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.

Results Rank Name Nationality #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Result Notes Gael Martin 56.42 Venissa Head 56.20 Karen Pugh 54.72 52.84 53.18 54.72 PB Julia Avis 52.48 47.04 52.48 Gale Zaphiropoulos-Dolegiewicz 52.28 Kathryn Farr 51.08 Michelle Brotherton 49.84 Astra Etiene 49.80 47.84 x 49.80 Jackie McKernan 48.46 49.08 49.08 10 Melody Torcolacci 47.56 11 Morag Bremner 47.06

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