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Shot put

Track and field event

United Kingdomcountry of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
—disciplines & variants
—international bodies

Shot put is a throwing sport, part of weight throwing. Its country of origin is Scotland (United Kingdom).

Also classed underAthletics
Country of originScotland (United Kingdom)
PractitionersShot putter
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Shot put
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