The women's Olympic record in shot put is 22.41 meters (73 feet, 6 1/4 inches) by Ilona Slupianek of East Germany at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
The men's Olympic record in shot put was set by Ulk Timmermann of East Germany at the 1988 Games in Seoul at a distance of 22.47 meters (73 feet, 8 5/8 inches).
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Rickie Fowler with a record throw of 2.3 meters
Shot put. It's a track and field event usually.
The world record holder for shot put in 2012 is Litia Pitt from Russia. She threw the shot put 12.29 metres... Sadly not world record. Posted by Jacque Goodwin.
As of October 2023, the Olympic record for women's shot put is held by Natalya Lisovskaya of the Soviet Union, who set the record at the 1987 Seoul Olympics with a throw of 7.40 meters. This record has stood for decades, showcasing Lisovskaya's exceptional skill in the event. Please verify this information with up-to-date sources, as records may change with new competitions.
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At the Olympic Games, women's shot put debuted at the 1948 Games in London.
Ryan Crouser holds the shot put record for Texas. He set the record in 2014 while competing for the University of Texas at Austin.
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