shot put

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When Lawrence Kensinger stepped into the circle for his last throw of the City Section shot put finals on Thursday afternoon in Lake Balboa, he felt a surge of adrenaline like never before.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

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

We had capital sport, and a fat turkey which I shot put some more strength into Dio’s muscles.

From With Axe and Rifle by Meyer, H.