World Shot Put Series

The World Shot Put Series is organized in a “king of the ring” format, with athletes eliminated as competition progresses like high jump and pole vault. Throwers are tasked with trying to heave their shot put past a designated line to advance in the competition.^[2] This is in contrast to the traditional 6-throw contests where athletes would get three preliminary throws and a chance for additional three finals throws.

Athletes receive two attempts at the designated distance. If an athlete misses twice on a certain distance, then they are out of the contest. However, the athletes can use one "challenge flag" that allows for a third attempt at the distance right away to avoid elimination. Athletes are only allowed to use the challenge flag once per contest.^[3]

There is two divisions at the World Shot Put Series. The Elite Division features professional throwers and the Challengers Division features college athletes. Winners of the Elite Division are awarded the "WSPS Belt" which is a championship belt.