the shot put
noun
: an athletic event in which people compete by trying to throw a heavy metal ball (called a shot) as far as possible
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Edison’s Alexa Sheldon advanced to the state finals for the shot put and discus after finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, in those events.
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Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Gonzales took first place in the shot put at the 34th Bill Kearney Invitational with a throw that went 54-06.00.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Peabody’s Alex Jackson won the shot put with a throw of 64-09.25, more than three feet ahead of runner-up Brandon Wolfenden of Pilgrim (R.I.).
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Other first place finishes for the Hawks was Nolan Sutter in the 800 and 1,600 meters, Isaac Chock in the 60 meter hurdles, Josh Wedel in the shot put and triple jump and Josh Schmidt in the pole vault.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Gonzales took first place in the shot put at the 34th Bill Kearney Invitational with a throw that went 54-06.00.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
Peabody’s Alex Jackson won the shot put with a throw of 64-09.25, more than three feet ahead of runner-up Brandon Wolfenden of Pilgrim (R.I.).
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 2 Mar. 2025
Other first place finishes for the Hawks was Nolan Sutter in the 800 and 1,600 meters, Isaac Chock in the 60 meter hurdles, Josh Wedel in the shot put and triple jump and Josh Schmidt in the pole vault.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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