shot put

[shot poot] / ˈʃɒt ˈpʊt /

NOUN

field event

Synonyms

WEAK

broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump pole vault triple jump

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Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell won the shot put with a 2026 world best of 21.77m.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Scott Lincoln placed eighth in his first World Championship shot put final.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Katarina Johnson-Thompson continued her heptathlon preparation by competing in the javelin and shot put on day two, having contested the 100m hurdles on Saturday.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

In the other field events, American Chase Jackson won the women’s shot put at 68-8 1/2.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2025

A second shot put out the lamp over the musicians' stand.

From The Octopus : A story of California by Norris, Frank

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