Athletics Based Sport Shot Put Callum Boddy 8G

                                              

Athletics

Shot put

Shot put requires a lot of strength, the shot put requires the athlete to throw an extremely heavy ball across a distance. The athlete is required to begin the throw from a stationary position within a marked circle and must throw the shot using one hand only. The contestant is disqualified if they leave the marked circle before the shot has touched the ground. The world record for men was set by a man named Randy Barnes (who was from the USA) who threw it a total distance of 23.12 m on the 20^th May 1990. The women’s world record was set by Natalya Lisovskaya who threw it a total distance of 22.63 m on the 7^th June 1987.

Rules

·        After the person’s name is called they have 60 seconds to throw

·        The athlete must pause when entering the circle before he or she throws

·        The athlete must not leave the circle until the shot put has hit the ground

·        The shot is thrown out of the specified sector

·        The athlete must leave out of the rear half of the circle

·        The athlete must not touch anywhere outside the circle during the throw

·        The shot must be released above the shoulder

All of these rules are enforced by an official who will call a foul if any of these rules are broken

Dimensions

There is a specified area which is 34.92° wide in front of the thrower and the shot must land within this area. The circle is 2.135m wide and there is a stop board at the front that is 10cm high.

International Organisations

IAAF (International Association of Athletics foundation) is the main governing body for athletics around the world

WMA (World Masters Athletics) is the main governing body for athletes over the age 35

World Standings

Shot Put doesn’t have leagues, it has a world standing which is based on athlete’s performances, achievements and medals and therefore decides who the best is.

Top Players

Full Name: Eric Randolph Barnes

Age: 45

Nickname: Randy

Current Profession: Retired

Achievements: Holds the current world record

Full Name: Dylan Armstrong

Age: 30

Height: 6 ft 4 in

Weight: 140kg

Current Profession: Shot Put, Hammer Throw

Achievements: Thrown the furthest this year

Equipment

 A shot: To throw

Stop Board: To practice with