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Great Shots!

For those interested in the fine art of shot putting, here are some choice videos available on the Internet. Obviously, others have the same fascination and respect that I have for this sport and the he-men, like Parry O'Brien, who advanced and refined the form and sent the 16-pound ball further and further into space.

Classic film of O'Brien's Glide

Brian Oldfield, accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd

The Top Ten, accompanied by AC/DC

Posted by Dan Rodricks on April 30, 2007 7:49 AM |
                    

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Nothing short of "simply amazing!"

Posted by: MI | May 13, 2007 7:58 PM

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