shot put
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The 33-year-old Olympic silver medallist came into the competition after competing just once - at a shot put event in Loughborough in May - since claiming bronze at last year's World Championships in Tokyo.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
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
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
When Lawrence Kensinger stepped into the circle for his last throw of the City Section shot put finals on Thursday afternoon in Lake Balboa, he felt a surge of adrenaline like never before.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
A handful of small iron shot put in the shell will facilitate this operation.
From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
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