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shot putField event in which a metal ball is heaved for distance. It derives from the ancient event of “putting the stone”; later a shot (cannonball) was substituted. A 16-lb (7.3-kg) shot was adopted for men in the first modern Olympic Games (1896); an 8.8-lb (4-kg) weight is used by women. shot put 1. an athletic event in which contestants hurl or put a heavy metal ball or shot as far as possible 2. a single put of the shot How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Will it be a stretch for everyone sitting along the first-base line at Dodger Stadium to collectively wince every time Nomar Garciaparra and his surgically repaired groin goes far to his right to try to scoop a Jeff Kent shotput out of the dirt? Varsity football assistant Andy Kaminski, who was at Paraclete last season, will coach the shotput and discus. Cosby won the City shotput title four times and holds the area record. |
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