shot put

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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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Giving Harel a high-five after his win was Notre Dame senior Aja Johnson, who won the girls’ shot put for the second time in three years with a throw of 45-05¾.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

South Korea's Woo Sang-hyeok won men's high jump gold with a clearance over 2.31m, while Canada's Sarah Mitton produced a best throw of 20.48m for women's shot put gold.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

We had capital sport, and a fat turkey which I shot put some more strength into Dio’s muscles.

From With Axe and Rifle by Meyer, H.