These are the official results of the women's shot put event at the

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. There were a total number of 27 competitors, with two non-starters. The top 12 and ties, and all those reaching 18.80 metres advanced to the final.

Medalists

Abbreviations

*''All results shown are in metres''

Records

Qualification

Group A

Group B

Final

References

External links

Official Report

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