The men's discus throw at the 1966 European Athletics Championships was held in Budapest, Hungary, at Népstadion on 30 and 31 August 1966.
[1] The winning margin was 8 cm which with the conclusion of the 2024 championships remains the only time the men's discus throw has been won by less than 10 cm at these championships.
31 August 30 August According to an unofficial count, 24 athletes from 14 countries participated in the event.