Shot put is one of the most popular throwing events of the Olympics, as the world’s strongest athletes compete to see who can reach the furthest mark. The United States has enjoyed its fair share of ...

What shot-put shots are best for men, women and kids? The shot put has been an Olympic track and field event since Athens, Greece, in 1896. The shot is a heavy metal ball about the size of a ...

Ryan Crouser won his third consecutive world championship in the men's shot put on Saturday in Tokyo. That follows up the third straight gold medal he won at the 2024 Paris Olympics, when he became ...

She's the defending Olympic champion in the shot put. She has finished atop the podium at each of the last three World Championships. And she owns the second-longest throw in the world this year. Yes, ...

This guide breaks down the official competition format for Olympic track and field, detailing every step from qualification ...

TOKYO (AP) — When he closes the book on 2025, Ryan Crouser will have six official shot put attempts on the books. And one world championship. Talk about quality over quantity. Nursing an excruciating ...

TOKYO (AP) — Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands claimed a dramatic gold medal in the women's shot put on her final attempt at the world championships on Saturday. Schilder threw 20.29 meters in a ...

Ryan Crouser waved his throwing arm — the one that’s been ailing for more than a year — up in the air, urging the crowd to make some noise. He was preparing for his fifth attempt in the men’s shot put ...

16-year-old Carter Rivet of Alexandria, Louisiana, won two gold medals at the AAU Junior Olympics Track & Field competition. Rivet dominated the discus throw, winning by over 30 feet and nearly ...

TOKYO (AP) — Jessica Schilder of the Netherlands claimed a dramatic gold medal in the women’s shot put on her final attempt at the world championships on Saturday. Schilder threw 20.29 meters in a ...