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shot put

[shot poot] / ˈʃɒt ˈpʊt /


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The heptathlon continues later with the shot put and 200m events completing the first day of competition, before the long jump, javelin and 800m take place on Saturday.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In a rain-soaked evening session she dipped in the shot put, throwing just 12.85 in difficult conditions.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

By the way, despite medical treatments, B.P.J. recently won a state championship in girls shot put.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Massey later defended her shot put title with a throw of 52-9.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

A charge of small shot put an end to its life.

From Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 by Fridtjof Nansen




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