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.
16 lbs.
12 pounds for olympic standard.
about5000lbs
8 pounds
8.8 pounds, (4kg)
Well, JV and varsity weight is not different because track is a varsity sport. For middle school the shot usually weighs 6 pounds but in high school the shot put weighs 8 pounds
Currently, it is impossible for a woman (or man) to put a shot much more than 75 feet, so the answer is 'no'.
Middle school shot put weights are:Must check with local area for requirementsHigh school shot put weights are:Men's 12 poundsWomen's 8 poundsCollege shot put weights are:Men's 16 poundsWomen's 8 pounds (might be 10 not sure)
The regulation weight is 8 lbs, but some girls prefer throwing a 12 lb shot.
At what level/age? In many states in the US, girls middle school uses a 6 lb shot put, beginning in the 9th grade, girls us a 4 kilo or 8.8 lb, and that weight goes all the way through to the Olympics.
The average girls shot put weighs 4ks or 8lbs. 4 ks is about 8.8 pounds.
Shot put weights are 8, 12, and 16 lbs. The 8 lb shot is typically used by women and junior highers. The 12 lb shot is used by women who want to be challenged and high school men. Skilled high school men and college men use the 16 lb shot.