Shot Put World Record

That inaugural record was the 15 54 m performance by ralph rose in 1909.

Shot put world record. Typically there are three qualification rounds to determine qualification for the final. All records listed on our website are current and up to date. Shot put competitions have been held at the modern summer olympic games since their inception in 1896 and it is also included as an event in the world athletics championships. The distances by these men were accomplished with a 16 pound shot.

Each of these competitions in the modern era have a set number of rounds of throws. The farthest shot put by a male athlete is 23 12 m 75 ft 10 23 in by randy barnes usa at the jack in the box meeting in los angeles california usa on 20 may 1990. World records 23 12 randy barnes. As of june 21 2009 51 world records have been ratified by the iaaf in the event.