be decided on an individual basis, determined by the thrower's size and power. Short throwers may benefit from the spin and taller throwers may benefit from the glide, but many throwers do not follow this guideline. Types of shots The shot is made of different kinds of materials depending on its intended use. Materials used include sand, iron, cast iron, solid steel, stainless steel, brass, and synthetic materials like polyvinyl. Some metals are more dense than others, making the size of the shot vary. For example, different materials are used to make indoor and outdoor shot – because damage to surroundings must be taken into account – so the latter are smaller. There are various size and weight standards for the implement that depend on the age and gender of the competitors as well as the national customs of the governing body. World records The current world record holders are: Continental records The current records held on each continent are: All-time top 25 Men (outdoor) Correct as of September 2022. Notable series Ryan Crouser threw 23.12 on 24 June 2022. 23.01, 23.11 and 22.98 (ancillary throws) were recorded for his remaining attempts. This was the first time the 23-metre barrier has been broken more than once in a series. Women (outdoor) Correct as of April 2022. Men (indoor) Correct as of February 2023. Notes Below is a list of all other throws equal or superior to 22.43 m: Ryan Crouser also threw 22.82 (2021), 22.70 (2021), 22.66 (2021), 22.65 (2021), 22.60 (2020), 22.58 (2020, 2023), 22.48 (2021) and 22.43 (2021). Randy Barnes also threw 22.66 (1989). Ulf Timmermann also threw 22.55 (1989). Women (indoor) Correct as of May 2022. Annulled The following athletes had their performance (inside 21.50 m) annulled due to doping offences: Nadzeya Ostapchuk 21.70 (2010) Olympic medalists Men Women World Championship medalists Men Women World Indoor Championships medalists Men Women Known as the World Indoor Games Season's bests Men Women See also Masters shot put Pundo Stone put 20 metre club Notes and references External links IAAF shot put homepage IAAF list of shot-put records in XML Events in track and field Individual sports Sports originating in Scotland Throwing sports Summer Olympic disciplines in athletics