PARIS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Lithuania's world record-holder Mykolas Alekna showed he is the man to beat in the men's discus at the Paris Olympics after his leading throw in Monday's preliminary round.

PARIS, France — Discus throw is one of the premier track and field events held every four years at the Summer Olympics. In the discus throw, athletes hurl a metal disc-shaped object as far as they can ...