The men's American record holder and world record holder is Randy Barnes who threw the shot 23.12 meters (75 feet, 10 1/4 inches) in 1990. The women's American record holder is Ramona Pagel who threw 20.18 meters (66 feet, 2 1/2 inches) in 1988.
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Outdoor Records:
Brad Walker cleared 19 feet, 9 3/4 inches (6.04 meters) at the 2008 Prefontaine Classic for the American men's record.
Jennifer Stuczynski cleared 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches (4.92 meters) at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials for the American women's record.