Shot put has been an olympic event for men since 1896 and for women, shot put was introduced in the 1948 olympics. This 6lb shot put is perfect for both high school and middle school track and field as well as for practicing. The name shot put is derived from "shot" meaning a heavy weighted ball to "put" at a distance. The shot is "put", not thrown, with one hand as far as possible from a 7' diameter circle. The U.S. are the most successful shot nation in olympic history. By Trademark Innovations. Ages 14+