Shot
put is an athletic throwing event. The shot here is a heavy metal ball,
and put means to throw the ball as far as possible. The thrower which
put the ball to the farthest distance wins the event. Shot put is
spherical in shape, which the athletes attempt to put as far as
possible. The shots may be used for indoor or outdoor competitions. Weight :
- Men's shot weight 16 pounds (7.26kg).
- Women's shot weight 8.8 pounds (4 kg).
The shot put balls are made of different kinds of materials:
- Iron
- Cast iron
- Solid steel
- Stainless steel
- Brass
- Synthetic materials (like polyvinyl).
