Progression records for
shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ...
must be set in properly conducted, official competitions under the standing
IAAF
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rules unless modified by
World Masters Athletics
World Masters Athletics (WMA) is the worldwide governing body for the sport of masters athletics – which includes track and field, cross country, and road running events – as participated by people over 35 years of age.
As the need became ap ...
. Divisions are based upon the age of the athlete, with the category giving a minimum and implying a maximum age (5 years higher than the minimum). So, for example, the M35 division consists of male athletes who have reached the age of 35 but have not yet reached the age of 40, so exactly from their 35th birthday to the day before their 40th birthday.
Weights thrown vary with the division in the following way:
The youngest divisions throw exactly the same 16 lb/7.260 kg implement as the Open division. The records are as follows.
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M35
Oldfield improved the record three times during his series on his 35th birthday in Berkeley, California
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. His 22.19 was just 3 cm short of the standing official world record, though he had thrown 22.86 five years earlier, but that throw had been disallowed because Oldfield was a professional
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, against the rules at that time.
M40
M45
M50
M55
Note: Liedtke's ratified mark by World Masters Athletics
World Masters Athletics (WMA) is the worldwide governing body for the sport of masters athletics – which includes track and field, cross country, and road running events – as participated by people over 35 years of age.
As the need became ap ...
is 17.50, but other reports say he threw 17.77 that day
M60
M65
M70
M75
M80
M85
See also
*Shot put
The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ...
*Masters athletics
Masters athletics is a class of the sport of athletics for athletes of over 35 years of age. The events include track and field, road running and cross country running. Competitors are bracketed into five-year age groups (which promotes fair com ...
References
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External links
Masters Athletics Shot Put list
Masters athletics world record progressions
Shot put
Shot
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