shot put

noun

: a field event in which a shot is heaved for distance

shot-putter

ˈshät-ˌpu̇-tər

noun

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After excelling at shot put in high school, Crouser won four NCAA championships for the University of Texas. —

David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2024 In track & field, USA’s Ryan Crouser is a favorite in shot put, and the USA is the favorite in the mixed 4x400-meter relay. —

Larissa Gao, NBC News, 3 Aug. 2024 Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Vampire Who Bites Medals By Alan Taylor Gold-medalist Mauricio Valencia of Team Colombia poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men’s shot put F34 final on day 10 of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. —

Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2024 Zoom in: Ryan Crouser, of Boring, successfully defended his gold medal in shot put to become the first ever to win three consecutive golds in the sport. —

Meira Gebel, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shot put