. "The shot put (pronounced /\u02C8\u0283\u0252t p\u028At/) is a track and field event involving \"throwing\"/\"putting\" (throwing in a pushing motion) a heavy spherical object \u2014the shot\u2014as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's competition began in 1948."@en . .