The women's

shot put The shot put is a track and field event involving "putting" (throwing) a heavy spherical ball—the ''shot''—as far as possible. The shot put competition for men has been a part of the modern Olympics since their revival in 1896, and women's ...

throwing event at the

1960 Olympic Games The 1960 Olympics may refer to: *The 1960 Winter Olympics, which were held in Squaw Valley, United States *The 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympi ...

took place on 2 September.

Results

Top 12 throwers and ties plus all throwers reaching 14.50 metres advanced to the finals. All distances are listed in metres.

Qualifying

Final

Key: OR = Olympic record

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics - Women's shot put M Shot put at the Olympics 1960 in women's athletics Women's events at the 1960 Summer Olympics