shot put world record

[havsupfan]

Will Randy Barnes' outdoor record be broken anytime soon? Before he tested positive I though CJ Hunter could have done it. There is always a place in my heart for Godina but he isn't getting younger.

[tafnut]

Re: shot put world record

I think CC is on track - still a couple of years away.

[marknhj]

Re: shot put world record

Not a chance in the next decade or two IMHO. Look at the all-time Top 10. There's only one guy who I think may be clean, Adam Nelson, and his best was 2 years ago and is still 61cms (2 feet) shy of the WR. Freakin sad state of affairs. I looked at the womens list on the T&FN enews email (or whatever it is called) last week and just sat here shaking my head at the decline in performances (in the context of how ridiculous the all-time lists are).

[highjumpsteve]

Re: shot put world record

I agree with mark. Hold your breath. And just look at Toth last year.... too good to be true.

[tafnut]

Re: shot put world record

"There's only one guy who I think may be clean, Adam Nelson"

Careful . . .

[big mac]

Re: shot put world record

According to world renowned strength guru, Charles Poliquin, Nelson should be good for breaking the world record before or during Athens. So far Nelson has hardly thrown this year but has reportedly added 20lbs of muscle and increased his strength tremendously. I really don't know what to make of that.

[79.]

Re: shot put world record

The shot put event, among the most magnificient
field events, is to my opinion the one that
symbolyses the "strongest (T&f) athlete in the
World" the most.
CANTWELL seems to be built to reach the magical
23m00 limit one day or another.
Shot put is a very fascinating event that should
deserve more attention.
When was the last T&FN cover showing a weight
thrower?

[br]

Re: shot put world record

2002 had 2 shot put covers. February with Godina and August with Nelson.

[Realist]

Re: shot put world record

August last year had Tom Pappas throwing the javelin so that kinda counts.

[big mac]

Re: shot put world record

Myerscough and Cantwell were born to reach 23m. Forget drugs in Carls case. Though I said the same thing about Robberts and so far he still hasn't hit 22m yet.

[hj197steve]

Re: shot put world record

you metric guys can talk of "23" all you want, but it will take 23.13 to break the WR.

[abinferno]

Re: shot put world record

That Myerscough was allowed to compete in NCAA competition even while serving a suspension from Great Britain is absolutely ridiculous.

[Cordner]

Re: shot put world record

Myerscough did not compete for two yeaars at Nebraska.

[Cordner]

Re: shot put world record

Myerscough did not compete for two yeaars at Nebraska.

[big mac]

Re: shot put world record

Yeah and then he was allowed to compete at age 23 in the NCAAs, ludicrous!