The women's shot put competition at the
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1968), officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XIX Olimpiada) and commonly known as Mexico 1968 ( es, México 1968), were an international multi-sport eve ...
in
Mexico City,
Mexico took place on October 20.
Competition format
The competition consisted of a single round. Each competitor was allowed three throws, with the top eight athletes after that point being given three further attempts.
Records
Prior to the competition, the existing World and Olympic records were as follows.
Results
References
External links
Official Olympic Report ''la84foundation.org''. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
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Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Shot put at the Olympics
1968 in women's athletics
Women's events at the 1968 Summer Olympics