Shot Put Back Throw Test
The Shot Put Back Throw Test involves throwing an shot put for maximum distance, a measure of body explosive power.
The shot put overhead back throw is part of the Quadrathlon power test. Below are some test results from athletes performing that test. The world record for the shot put athletics event (using a different technique than this test) is 23.12m by Randy Barnes.
| Athlete | Sport | Distance (meters) |
|---|---|---|
| Randy Barnes | US shot put | 21.96 |
| Tom Pappas | US decathlete | 20.20 |
| Mike Stulce | US shot put | 20.08 |
| Abi Ekoku | UK, Discus and Shot put | 19.04 |
| Trey Hardee | US decathlete | 18.89 |
| Tom Puksyts | US javelin thrower | 18.69 |
| Chris Huffins | US decathlete | 17.59 |
| Mick Hill | UK javelin thrower | 17.50 |
| Bryan Clay | US decathlete | 17.40 |
| Daley Thompson | UK decathlete | 17.36 |
| Linford Christie | UK sprinter | 16.92 |
| Paul Terek | US decathlon | 16.88 |
| Tom Petranoff | US javelin | 16.65 |
| Justin Gatlin | US sprinter | 16.49 |
| Steve Backley | UK javelin thower | 16.45 |
| Brian Brophy | US decathlon | 16.44 |
| Tim Mack | US pole vault | 16.27 |
| Michael Bates | US sprinter | 15.90 |
| Lawrence Johnson | US pole vault | 15.55 |
| Jon Regis | UK Olympic sprinter | 15.34 |
| Aries Merritt | US 110m hurdles | 15.06 |
Source: These results were collected by Bill Webb and posted online.
Related Pages
- Protocols for the Shot Put Back Throw Test
- Other fitness test results
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