How heavy is the men’s Olympic shot put, in pounds?
Sports medium Data from 2024
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The answer
16 pounds
The men’s shot weighs 16 pounds (7.26 kg), a figure inherited from the British imperial system and unchanged for over a century. The women’s shot is 8.8 pounds. The world record throw is over 76 feet, which means launching a bowling ball the length of two buses.
Where this number comes from
| Source | World Athletics competition rules |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | pounds |
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