The shot put is a track and field event involving "throwing"/"putting" (throwing in a pushing motion) a heavy spherical object —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, women's competition began in 1948.
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“But this we know, the obstacle that checked
And tripped the body, shot the spirit on
Further than target ever showed or shone.”
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