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shot put

In athletics, the sport of throwing (or putting) overhand from the shoulder a metal ball (or shot). Standard shot weights are 7.26 kg/16 lb for men and 4 kg/8.8 lb for women.
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It's great for people to be able to hear the grunting and groaning," the shot-putter said, "and just be aware of the sheer physicality of the event and with it being a straight one-on-one battle.
Aussies will get up close and personal; Alex Felton by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Byline: The Register-Guard In Thursday's print edition of The Register-Guard, the photographs on Pages E8 and E6 that accompanied the "In the Spotlight" feature on shot-putter Christian Cantwell were, in fact, photos of another thrower in the 2007 Prefontaine Classic, Dan Taylor.
A case of mistaken identity by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
With the passage of time, the shot-putters began adding spins to the turn and all the records suddenly disappeared.
The shot heard 'round the world .. by Masin, Herman L. / Coach and Athletic Director
 
 
 
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