shot put, sport in athletics (track and field) in which a spherical weight is thrown, or put, from the shoulder for distance. It derives from the ancient sport of putting the stone. The first to use a shot (cannon ball) instead of a stone competitively were British military sports groups.shot put | History, Technique, Ball, Equipment, & Facts
What is an Olympic discus made of?
The modern discus used in men's competition is circular, about 219 mm (8.6 inches) in diameter and 44 mm (1.75 inches) thick at its centre. It is made of wood or similar material, with a smooth metal rim and small, circular brass plates set flush into its sides. Its weight must be not less than 2 kg (4.4 pounds).discus throw | Definition, Rules, History, & Facts - Britannica
What is the weight of a discus?
How much does the discus weigh in the Olympics? The discus weighs 2.2 pounds (1 kg) for women, and 4.4 pounds (2 kg) for men. This medal disc is thrown by the athletes inside a circle, which the athletes cannot step out of. However, the athletes can touch the edge of the circle, which has a diameter of 2.5 meters.Aug 2, 2021Throwing at Olympics: how much do the discus, hammer and javelin ...
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How high did Bruce Jenner jump in the high jump?
He had best-evers in the long jump (23 feet 81/4 inches), high jump (6-8) and shot put (50-41/4) and electronically timed bests in the 100 (10.94 seconds) and 400 meters (:47.51).Register Sports Hall of Fame Database - Bruce Jenner