The men's discus throw event at the 1932 Olympic Games took place August 3.

[3] The event was won by John Anderson of the United States, the nation's third consecutive and sixth overall victory in the men's discus throw.

Henri LaBorde took silver, marking the first time since 1908 that the same nation had the top two discus throwers.

[2] Argentina and South Africa each made their debut in the men's discus throw.

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