Field Events - Shot Put

Beijing National Stadium
Beijing, China

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Olympic Shot Put

In the shot put, the competitor stands in a marked circle, spins the body for momentum, and throws the shot put into the marked landing zone area. Competitors receive a foul if they step out of the marked circle, and only the best throw out of a series of throws is recorded toward the results. The best distance wins, or in the case of a tie, the win goes to the first place competitor with the second best throw.

Olympic Shot Put Weight and Dimensions

Men's Shot Put

• Shot weighs 16 lbs

Women's Shot Put

• Shot weighs 8.8 lbs

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Olympic Shot Put World Record Holders

Men's Shot Put

• World record holder is Randy Barnes from the US at 23.12m

Women's Shot Put

• World record holder is Natalya Lisovskaya from the Soviet Union at 22.63m

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Olympic Shot Put - Best Distance in 2007 Season

Men's Shot Put

• 2007 Season Best Distance was Reese Hoffa form the US at 22.43m

Women's Shot Put

• 2007 Season Best Distance was Valerie Vili from New Zealand at 20.54m

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