shot put

[shot poot] / ˈʃɒt ˈpʊt /

NOUN

field event

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WEAK

broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump pole vault triple jump

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Jaslene Massey of Aliso Niguel is among the best all time to compete in the girls’ shot put and discus, and she always likes to perform well at Arcadia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Nicoll is also a three-time British shot put champion and is targeting an appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

We had a good man in Fosgill at the shot put, but that's about all.

From The New Boy at Hilltop by Barbour, Ralph Henry

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