Athletic Heavy-Throwing Event

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from London, Group 491, Puzzle 4 (Apsley House).

Question is: Athletic Heavy-Throwing Event

and the answer is: SHOTPUT

Word Meaning:

SHOT PUT — (athletics, uncountable) An athletics event where a competitor must hurl a heavy metal orb ("shot") as far as possible. Because of the weight of the ball this is done with a pushing ("putting") motion rather than a throwing motion.

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