The shot put, originally developed in the highlands of Scotland in the 19th century, has been an Olympic sport since 1896.

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Josiah Ralston, a Hunter Middle School student athlete, has established himself as the USA leader in the 12-year-olds shot put event in track and field. Terry Topping, of Topp-Speed Track Club, said, ...

What shot-put shots are best for men, women and kids? The shot put has been an Olympic track and field event since Athens, Greece, in 1896. The shot is a heavy metal ball about the size of a ...

Shot put is one of the most popular throwing events of the Olympics, as the world’s strongest athletes compete to see who can reach the furthest mark. The United States has enjoyed its fair share of ...

Greg Stewart of Kamloops, B.C., captured a gold medal at the world Para athletics championships in the shot put event on Friday in New Delhi. The Canadian won with a throw of 16.68 metres to secure ...

Krishna Jayasankar improved her own national record in the indoor women's shot put event at the New Mexico Open 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). Krishna threw a best of 16.63m on her second ...