Three months before the Olympic Games in Beijing, U.S. shot-putter Adam Nelson is making what may be a risky move: He's tweaking his technique. For the past eight years, Nelson's ability to heave a 16 ...

PARIS, France — The shot put is one of the throwing events in the track and field events at the Olympics. Men and women use strength and technique in an attempt to throw the heavy metal ball as far as ...

U.S. shot putter Chase Jackson explains why neck placement matters in her technique Chase Jackson will represent Team USA in shot put at the Paris Olympics. She explains how her throwing technique has ...

In case anybody was wondering just how hard it is to become a three-time Olympics gold medal winner in the shot put, “Today” show hosts Craig Melvin and Al Roker offered a demonstration on the episode ...

Ryan Crouser, an American, has combined radar technology borrowed from golf and an innovative technique to take aim at his third straight Olympic gold. By Jeré Longman Reporting from Paris and New ...

Two Alexandria high school freshmen are each number one in the state in girls' and boys' shot put. Skipper and Rivet will compete at the LHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Meet on Feb. 22. Skipper and ...

After a record-setting spring, but falling short of his ultimate goal, Valley View’s Tom Fiorelli went to work. He built his strength, sharpened his skills and dedicated himself to forging a legacy as ...