shot putters
Heavy ball athletes
Shot putters are athletes who compete in the shot put, a track and field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible from a throwing circle.
The sport requires explosive strength and technique: Shot putters train with weights to build the power needed for competition.
Also spelled shot-putters.
Move with effortless continuity
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rotationalConcerning circular movement
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- circleCurved closed shape
release · trajectory · grip · power position · footwork · rotation · follow-through · delivery
Competitive stadium sports
- competitorOne striving against others
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- OlympianElite international sports competitor
- discus throwerField event athlete
hammer thrower · javelin thrower · decathlete · pentathlete · coach · training · discipline · endurance
Come into contact
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- heatsIncreases temperature
rounds · placement · medal · podium · scoreboard · judge · official · foul
Having well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- bulkyLarge and awkward to handle
- stockyShort and solidly built
- broad-shoulderedWide across the back
heavyweight · strong · robust · imposing · athletic build · upper body · core strength · explosive
Distinct division of whole
- landing areaSurface for touching down
- weight classesCompetition categories by mass
- 4kgAbout nine pounds
- measuring tapeMarked flexible length-finder
glide
Move with effortless continuity
- spinRapid rotation around axis
- rotationalConcerning circular movement
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
circle · release · trajectory · grip · power position · footwork · rotation · follow-through · delivery · acceleration
track and field
Competitive stadium sports
- competitorOne striving against others
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- OlympianElite international sports competitor
discus thrower · hammer thrower · javelin thrower · decathlete · pentathlete · coach · training · discipline · endurance · conditioning
meet
Come into contact
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
heats · rounds · placement · medal · podium · scoreboard · judge · official · foul · distance
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
broad-shouldered · heavyweight · strong · robust · imposing · athletic build · upper body · core strength · explosive · conditioning
sector
Distinct division of whole
- landing areaSurface for touching down
- weight classesCompetition categories by mass
- 4kgAbout nine pounds
shot puttersjavelin throwers
Athletes hurling weighted shafts
discus throwers · hammer throwers · long jumpers · high jumpers · pole vaulters
shot puttersdistance runners
Athletes competing over extended courses
gymnasts · jockeys · figure skaters · ballerinas · cross-country skiers
shot putterssprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
distance runners · hurdlers · milers · steeplechasers · race walkers
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