2013 World Championships in Athletics – Women's shot put
The women's shot put at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Luzhniki Stadium on 11–12 August.[1] Over the previous 6 years, Valerie Adams had been virtually unbeatable by any legal thrower.From the home of the world record (more than 26 years earlier), she took the lead on her first toss at a distance only one other competitor would equal in the competition.Meanwhile, Adams improved on her second and third attempts, reaching 20.88. m.[2] That would be the competition until the final round, when Christina Schwanitz pulled out at 21 cm personal best improvement to rocket from fifth place into second.[3] Prior to the competition, the records were as follows (in m.):[4] All times are local times (UTC+4) Qualification: Qualifying Performance 18.70 (Q) or at least 12 best performers (q) advance to the final.