the shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing in a pushing motion) a heavy metal ball—the shot—as far as possible. It is common to use the term "shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and to the putting action.
The record for the 12 year old boys in Alex's school is 9 metres. On Alex's first throw, he sent the shot flying 12 metres.
The teacher says that Alex MUST sign up for the Shotput team on thursday. No surprise there!
Go Alex Go! We shall practice throwing large rocks from our shoulders into the water this summer.
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