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Shot Put
In shot put a person throws sixteen pound and four kilogram balls, known as shots, as far as they can.
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How heavy is the shot put for special Olympics?
The lightest shot is 4.4 pounds and has a diameter of 80 to 90 millimeters. The heaviest shot weighs 16 pounds and has a diameter of 110 to 130 millimeters. There are sizes in between. The size used by the athlete is determined by age and gender.
Additionally, athletes with significant disabilities are classified by gripping ability, sitting balance, trunk control and standing ability. Paralympic athletes use standard shot weights.
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What is the shot put material made of and how much does it weight?
don't no Wat it's made of and the weight varys for different age groups
In which olympic event would you hurl a heavy metal ball?
Shot put. It's a track and field event usually.
Who is the record holder shot put for female?
Ilona Schoknecht-Slupianek GDR in 1980, with 22.41 meters at the Moscow Olympics
How much does a girls shot put weigh?
Let's clear up a little terminology, first. "Shot" means a round ball of lead, steel, or some other metal. SHOT guns use small BB sized shot. A cannon may use a 6" or 8" shot that is fired at an enemy.
In track and field, there also is a 'shot' which is 'put' as far as the competitor can.
So,a boy's 'shot' may be around 1kg, depending.
The "Shot Put" is the name of the Field event, not the round, heavy thingie.
Now, get out there and Put the Shot a long distance for your team!!!
What are the 4 stages in throwing shot put?
1. grip/dislpacement
2. stance
3.pre delievery
4. reverse
- Olympic men: 16 pounds (7.25 kilograms)
- High School boys: 12 pounds (5.44 kilograms)
- Olympic and High School girls, Middle School boys: 8.8 pounds (4 kilograms)
- Middle School girls: 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms)
The event in which a heavy ball tied with a chain is thrown?
The event in which a heavy ball tied with a chain is thrown is called the hammer throw. The winner is the person who tosses the hammer the farthest.
What is an average shot-put throw for a high school girl?
I am above average but I am a sophomore going into junior year throwing 37 feet. But I think average is mid 20s. but if you are looking to get into this in college for a scholarship , you need to throw 42 ft.
good luck
How heavy is middle school shot put for boys?
Boys (up to Age 12) 6 lb. Shot Boys (Age 13-14) 4K (8 lb.) Shot Men (High School) 12 lb. Shot Men (College) 16 lb. Shot Men (up to 49) 16 lb. Shot Men (50-59) 6K (13 lb.) Shot Women (Youth to Junior High) 2.72K (6 lb.) Shot Women (High School +) 4K (8 lb.) Shot Women (50+) 3K (6 lb.) Shot Special Olympics 3 lb. Shot
Who holds the American record in shot put?
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.
How heavy is a MENS college shot put?
Shot put competitions have been held at the modern Summer Olympic Games since their inception in 1896. In open mens competitions, the men's shot put weighs 16.01 pounds. The shot put ball is made of different kinds of materials depending on its intended use. Materials used include iron, cast iron, solid steel, stainless steel, brass, and synthetic materials like polyvinyl.
Where was the 1987 Olympics held?
Summer Olympics were in 1988 in South Korea. There were no Olympics in 1987.
What is the average throwing distance for a Jr. high girl shot put throw?
48′ Should get most HS shot putters to the finals in most large school conferences. However 57′ is HS elite and throwing 55′ should put you in medal contention in the big division at their state meets. 48′ is about average HS shot distance.
How much does an Olympic men's shot put weigh?
The weight of the ball Olympians use during the shot put event has a weight of 7.260 kg(16.01 lb) for men and 4 kg(8.8 lb) for women.Shot put competitions have been held at the modern Summer Olympic Games since their inception in 1896.
What is the diameter of a high school shot put ring?
7 feet in international competition. Sometimes the circle may only be 6 feet though.
What is a healthy diet for a shot putter?
As it is an anaeorobic sport the best diet for it would be lots of starchy carbohydrate rich foods, this is because the food releases energy slowly and helps when the quick release of energy is needed. Obviously you need to keep a fairly balanced diet still but carb rich foods are good. Before you go to the shot put drink lots of glucose rich drinks which will also help to release the energy and get a good distance.
What is the British record for Shot Put?
Men: Carl Myerscough - 21.92 meters in 2003.
Women: Judy Oakes - 19.36 meters in 1988.
Who holds the Florida state high school record in the shot put?
Vince Wolfork, Defensive End for the NFL's New England Patriots. It is a 68-foot throw.
Source: http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=28436
New Zealand Olympic shot-putter Valerie Adams is 32 years old. She was born October 6, 1984.
Why does a shot put thower need power?
becausein order to be a weightlifter you musthave power and you must be strong so that you can be able tolift heavy things
