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): 42’5” Kyle Lillie (2024)
• Professional Women (13.2lb): 37’6” Jessica Bridenthal (2017)
• Amateur Men (26.5lb): 36’9” Mike Miller (2012)
• Amateur Women (13.2lb): 29’9” Sarah Bliven (2024)
• Men’s Master 40+ (26.5lb): 27’9.5” Dave Laidlaw (2024)
• Men’s Master 50+ (26.5lb): 25’6.5” Bob Owens (2014)
• Women’s Master (13.2lb): 29’11” Sarah Bliven (2024)

Open Stone

• Professional Men (17lb): 57’5” Kyle Lillie (2024)
• Professional Women (8.8lb): 48’10.5” Adriane Wilson (2013)
• Amateur Men (17lb): 53’6.5” Gary Randolph (2018)
• Amateur Women (8.8lb): 37’5” Sarah Bliven (2024)
• Men’s Master 40+ (17lb): 39’2″ Matt Wanat (2016)
• Men’s Master 50+ (17lb): 33’9” Bob Owens (2014)
• Women’s Master (8.8lb): 33’9” Sarah Bliven (2024)