It’s track and field season in the sports world, so after a recent request for a shot put design, I decided to work up some new athletic characters for the famous Olympic-inspired competitions.
In case anyone is wondering, the women aren’t very far behind in record-holding for the shot put. According to wikipedia, the current world records are held by:
| Type | Athlete | Distance | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||
| Outdoor | Randy Barnes[1] | 23.12 m (75 ft 10.2 in) | Westwood, California, USA | 20 May 1990 |
| Indoor | Randy Barnes | 22.66 m (74 ft 4.1 in) | Los Angeles, California, USA | 20 January 1989 |
| Women | ||||
| Outdoor | Natalya Lisovskaya[2] | 22.63 m (74 ft 2.9 in) | Moscow, RUS | 7 June 1987 |
| Indoor | Helena Fibingerová | 22.50 m (73 ft 9.8 in) | Jablonec, TCH | February 19, 1977 |
I’d say it’s just a matter of time before a woman beats one of the men’s records. Wouldn’t that be sweet?
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14 comments
Brockbfball1563
Well, to be fair, guy’s shot = 12 pounds; girl’s shot = 8.8 pounds, so you really can’t compare the two, especially when it comes to records, unless you’re both throwing the same shot.
Looking at these records though I have no idea how the hell someone can throw 75 ft. That’s completely insane! I was the happiest kid alive when I threw 40 ft for the first time and the best thrower in the state can throw ~52 ft. Anyone who can throw 75 ft, male or female, has my respect.
litlmike
I am all for female empowerment, but I did want to correct an inaccuracy here. Olympic male shot puts weigh 16 lbs, and female’s 8.8 lbs. I greatly respect female shot putters and have trained many for years. Both males and females that perform at these levels deserve our respect for their dedication.
Amanda
Well i am only 12 but ive been 1st and second place for shot put all season. For CVL’s i was first over with 23’7.I have great respect for both genders in shot put.When im old enough i am going to be an Olympic champ. Its a far off dream but i will succed. And not only with i beat the record i will beat the guys record with a 16 pound shot.I can only throw about 20 ft with a 12 pound shot but when i get there i will be throwing over 70 with a 16. I respect male and female shot putters and i think their the most awesome people on earth and i look up to all of them.
Anonymous
:d a girl can do anything a guy can do…and a girl can do it while wearing high heels…
anonymous
Plus, i am quite good a shot put as well, so there:d/
Amanda
girls could throw as far as guys if they would let us.
Brockbfball1563
I really don’t want to start a flame war or anything here, but that makes absolutely no sense, Amanda. Don’t blame genetics on other people. There’s no person stopping you fron going out and throwing farther than guys. If you REALLY want to go out and beat the guys’ record with a guys’ shot, than good luck, but don’t blame your physical limits on others.
LaToya
girls can do shot cause i do it i throw 37 ft
i been doing it for 3years now so i mean im better then
alot of girls and boys i no
so im sayin put ur mind to it u can so it
alexis
google jordan veney awesome shot putter! not to mention my sister!
Sasha
I’m insulted. I’m #1 girls shot on my team, and my teammates, and other coaches around the school respect me for that. My PR currently is 27 ft, that I threw with a 6 pound ball on 4/28/09 I think.
Lucia
You are idiot!!! women are much more better than men. stupid!
David Taerea
I love track and field and have great respect for throwers of both genders. Women can develope all the talent and technique of male throwers, but like other sports where they both compete, the ladies can never match the male strength level. Someday perhaps, way out in the future a powerful lady may bench press 400 pounds…………..but then given the male anatomy, men will still be doing 2 to 3 times that much. The best lady thrower in the world, using the men’s shot is still woefully behind even the top high school boys throwers. Ask your top lady thrower at school to go pick up and throw the 16 pound shot, and don’t be surprised if it falls under 20 feet. Thats about 1/4 the distance of the best men !
none
im thinking about starting shot put yself any tips? im 9 if that helps.
gretchen
Find some older girls in the grades above you who do this event and start learning from them. That is the best thing you can do for fast results. ;)