Physical Education MCQs || Track & Field Events || Shot Put Throw
Physical Education || Track & Field Events || Shot Put Throw The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" a heavy spherical ball—the shot—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's competition began in 1948. At Olympics For men 1896 (Athens) For women 1948 (London) Construction of shot put : Shot put weight: Men 7.26kg women 4kg Diameter of shot put: Men 11-13cm women 9.5-11cm Sector OF SHOT PUT Landing sector: angle 34.92 Line of sector 5cm The throwing circle: Internal diameter of circle of shot put 2.135m Rim thickness 6mm The stop board • Length of stop board in shot put