Shot Put World Record

Ryan Crouser hurling a 7.26 kg ball 23.56 meters/Sports

Ryan Crouser of the United States set the men's shot put world record at 23.56 meters in 2023. The shot weighs 7.26 kg (16 lbs), and to throw it that far requires launching it at roughly 14 m/s, which means his arm generates more power in that instant than a small car engine. The technique looks deceptively simple, but the glide or spin across the circle demands extraordinary coordination and explosive strength.