Either 1990, or 1956. The Professional Shotput Association (PSA) maintains that the 9lb 8oz mass of the shotput was changed unoffically in 1956. However, on January 16, 1990 Donald Rumsfeld declared it National Shotput day.
The weight of a JUNIOR HIGH shot put is 10 pounds, not 12, which is highschool.
No it doesnt, it makes you put ON WEIGHT.
16lbs
The typical girls' shot put is eight pounds, but some girls prefer throwing a 12 pound shot.
12 lbs
4kg 8.8lbs
The women's shot weighs 8.8 lb (4kg), and the men's shot weighs 16.01 lb (7.260 kg)
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 !
The weight of a high school guys shot is 12 lbs. Today at my track meet i threw it 42' and 3" and got first place
3 kg
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In Pennsylvania high school athletics, the weight of the shot put varies by gender. For boys, the standard weight is 12 pounds (5.44 kg), while for girls, it is 8 pounds (3.63 kg). These weights are consistent with national high school competition guidelines.