Issued alongside the three-cent runner stamp, this five-cent blue stamp features a dynamic depiction of a discus thrower, a classic Olympic event. The choice of a discus thrower connects the modern games to their ancient Greek origins. The stamp was released on June 15, 1932, in Los Angeles, well in advance of the games which began on July 30th. The five-cent denomination was significant as it met the rate for international mail, facilitating communication from the international gathering in Los Angeles to the rest of the world.