The field and the equipment

Measurements and equipment: what officials check, rarely what decides a match.

Officials' detail · 3 rules · Step 4 of 4

The throw

What may a thrower put on their hands?A shot putter may put a suitable substance such as chalk on their hands and neck, and on the shot.
What are the shot, the circle and the stop board?The men's shot weighs 7.26 kg and the women's 4 kg.

Conduct, protests and kit

What must an athlete wear to compete?Athletes may compete barefoot or in athletic shoes that meet World Athletics' shoe regulations.

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