The men's discus throw event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

[2] The event was won by Bud Houser, the second man to successfully defend Olympic gold in the discus throw (after Martin Sheridan).

The returning finalists from 1924 were defending champion Bud Houser of the United States and fifth-place finisher Ketil Askildt of Norway.

[3] Chile, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, and Romania each made their debut in the men's discus throw.

The United States made its eighth appearance, having competed in every edition of the Olympic men's discus throw to date.