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Shot Put

SHOT IMAGES

From Nando SportServer: Marcus Clavelle | Randy Barnes | Astrid Kumbernuss

Randy Barnes, world record holder, gold medal, 1996 Olympic games.

Kevin Toth from Yahoo!Sport.

John Godina | John Godina, 1997 world champion.
Brent Noon

Ramona Pagel, U.S. record holder.
Connie Price-Smith.
Bonnie Dasse, southpaw glider at 1987 TAC, San Jose.


BASIC SHOT TECHNIQUE

Preliminaries, power position, and follow through

Spin (rotational) approach

Glide (linear) approach


SHOT LINKS

Adam Nelson

Rutger Smith

Leija Tunks

10 Questions for Adam Nelson, John Godina, and Kevin Toth interview by USOC.

Menshotput.com

Tressa Thompson web site.

Astrid Kumbernuss homepage.

Astrid Kumbernuss fan page.

Pamela Dukes track & field page.

Randy Barnes home page, instructional video.

Shot put flight simulation software from Victoria University.

The Sandpit

Shot Put Techniques

Rob Lasorsa, USATF National Men's Shot Coordinator, is a source of information about the event. 888-527-6772.

Terry Albritton's "For serious athletes & coaches only."

Bonnie Dasse olympic page.

Valerie Adams bio from Athletics New Zealand.


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