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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 |
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Speed Techniques in Shot-Putting," Techniques in Athletics, June 1990. Shot-putting is Godina's main event, although he was ranked No. with two Olympic silver medals and two World Championship silver medals among his collection of shot-putting accolades. |
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