What is the shot put implement made of?

A heavy round ball.

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  1. A heavy round ball ✔
  2. A light feather
  3. A flat disc

Why: The shot is a heavy round ball, and the term comes from round shot-style ammunition.

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Answer: A heavy round ball. The shot is a heavy round ball, and the term comes from round shot-style ammunition.

  1. Track and field en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_and_field
    The term "shot" originates from the use of round shot-style ammunition for the sport
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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