Discus Thrower statue east of the State Dept in Washington, D.C. by Myron located in James M. Goode's Foggy Bottom area

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The Discus Thrower statue east of the State Department in Washington, D.C. is a bronze sculpture by the ancient Greek artist Myron, located in the Foggy Bottom area. It depicts a classical athlete in the act of throwing a discus and is noted in James M. Goode's "Washington Sculpture." Positioned near Virginia Avenue and 21st Street NW, the statue is accessible from the Farragut West Metro station and is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum's catalog of public artworks.