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shot put

[shot poot] / ˈʃɒt ˈpʊt /
NOUN
field event
Synonyms
WEAK
broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump pole vault triple jump

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Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell won the shot put with a 2026 world best of 21.77m.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Terry Hopkins, external: Won shot put gold at the 1992 Paralympics and another bronze and a discus silver at the 1988 Games.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Scott Lincoln placed eighth in his first World Championship shot put final.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

In the other field events, American Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put at 68-8 1/2.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

If he uses both arms in making a shot," put in Uncle Billy, "he forfeits both matches.

From Fore! by Loan, Charles Emmett Van