An Illustrated History of Shot Put

By Mike Rosenbaum, About.com Guide

Robert Garrett was the first modern Olympic shot put champion, in 1896, with a throw measuring 11.22 meters. In 1932 Leo Sexton (above) reached the 16-meter mark to take the gold during the first Games held in Los Angeles.

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• The early days of shot put
• Shot putters improve
• Modern records
• Women's champions
• Where shot put is now

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