with their arms and feet !
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Australian athletes have won one medal in shot put and one medal in discus. Shot Put: Gael Mulhall-Martin won bronze at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Discus: Daniela Costian won bronze at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
Shot put: In shot put, athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible from a circle. Javelin throw: Athletes throw a long spear-like implement called a javelin as far as possible within a designated sector. Discus throw: In discus throw, athletes throw a heavy circular disc as far as they can from a circle within a designated sector.
To hear the gun shot at the start of the race
Put a shot in the put & mix it on ep!
Shot put is a popular track and field event practiced in many countries around the world. Countries with strong traditions in athletics, such as the United States, Russia, Canada, Germany, and New Zealand, often excel in shot put competitions. Additionally, nations like China and several European countries have also produced top shot put athletes. The event is featured in major international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships, showcasing talent from various nations.
Let's clear up a little terminology, first. "Shot" means a round ball of lead, steel, or some other metal. SHOT guns use small BB sized shot. A cannon may use a 6" or 8" shot that is fired at an enemy. In track and field, there also is a 'shot' which is 'put' as far as the competitor can. So,a boy's 'shot' may be around 1kg, depending. The "Shot Put" is the name of the Field event, not the round, heavy thingie. Now, get out there and Put the Shot a long distance for your team!!!
The lightest shot is 4.4 pounds and has a diameter of 80 to 90 millimeters. The heaviest shot weighs 16 pounds and has a diameter of 110 to 130 millimeters. There are sizes in between. The size used by the athlete is determined by age and gender. Additionally, athletes with significant disabilities are classified by gripping ability, sitting balance, trunk control and standing ability. Paralympic athletes use standard shot weights. Read more at the Related Link.
if you put a shot in a fruit or vegetable and it will you have to get a shot
Men's Shot Put: Tomasz Majewski Women's Shot Put: Valerie Vili
like this "shot put distance"
The sport is called the "Shot Put". The shot is 'put' as far from the contestant as possible. So the question is, "How heavy is the shot in the 'shot put event' for boys aged 15?" The answer is 12 pounds.
Men and Women both can throw shot put.