2012 European Athletics Championships – Women's shot put

The women's shot put at the 2012 European Athletics Championships was held at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on 28 and 29 June.Qualification: Qualification Performance 17.40 (Q) or at least 12 best performers advance to the final
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