This stone put is the precursor to the modern Olympic event of shot putting. The event is split into two events each with a different weighted stone and different rule set.

Braemar Stone: is thrown as a standing throw with no approach and a stone weighing up to 28lbs is used.

Open Stone: weighing up to 20lbs, it is thrown with the option of an approach.

Weights

Braemar Stone

• 12-18lbs – Women’s Masters (40yrs old+), Women’s Amateur and Professional
• 22-28lbs – Men’s Masters (40yrs old+), Men’s Lightweight (-200lbs), Men’s Amateur and Professional

Open Stone

• 8-12lbs – Women’s Masters (40yrs old+), Women’s Amateur and Professional
• 16-22lbs – Men’s Masters (40yrs old+), Men’s Lightweight (-200lbs), Men’s Amateur and Professional

Field Records

Braemar Stone

• Professional Men (26.5lb): 41’10.75” Andy Vincent – 2015
• Elite Women (13.2lb): 35’0.75” Adriane Wilson – 2013
• Amateur Men (26.5lb): 36’9” Mike Miller – 2012
• Amateur Women (13.2lb): 24’1.5” Kristy Scott – 2011
• Men’s Master 40+ (26.5lb): 27’9.25” Delore Lakusta – 2015
• Men’s Master 50+ (26.5lb): 25’6.5” Bob Owens – 2014
• Women’s Master (13.2lb): 20’8” Karyn Dallimore – 2014

Open Stone

• Professional Men (17lb): 56’3.25” Matt Vincent – 2013
• Elite Women (8.8lb): 48’10.5” Adriane Wilson – 2013
• Amateur Men (17lb): 49’6” Mike Miller – 2012
• Amateur Women (8.8lb): 36’2.5” Chrystal Rupert – 2015
• Men’s Master 40+ (17lb): 39’ Delore Lakusta – 2015
• Men’s Master 50+ (17lb): 33’9” Bob Owens – 2014
• Women’s Master (8.8lb): 30’2.5” Holly Goldthorp – 2012