The regulation weight is 8 lbs, but some women like the challenge of using a 12 lb. shot. The right weight is 8.8 pounds or 4 quilograms !
4 kg.
Natalia Lisovskaya
distance"Mid twenties
An Olympic shot put weighs 16 lbs
5lbs
The women's shot put event has been part of the Olympics since 1948. The shot put used in women's competitions weighs 8.8 lbs.
The women's shot put event has been part of the Olympics since 1948. The shot put used in women's competitions weighs 8.8 lbs.
Boys shot put 12 lbs. Girls shot put 8.8 lbs
The SHOT used in shot put for younger athletes is 8 lbs.
The weight of a JUNIOR HIGH shot put is 10 pounds, not 12, which is highschool.
The shot put weight for a 13 year old girl is 3 kg.