The competitor makes three attempts to throw the stone. The Athletes longest throw is scored. The distance is measured from the stop to where the stones first hits the ground. The Olympic competition for the Shot Putt is believed to have been developed from the Scottish Stone Throw. The 56 lb.
Weight is a metal block, which has a chain with a handle attached to on it.
The competitor must throw the weight with one hand from behind a stop as in the stone throw. The athletes longest distance after three throws is scored. It is measured from the stop the the first point that it made contact with the ground. The athlete spins their body in the same manner as used in a discus throw. The 28 lb.