This competition in which a 16lb metal ball is thrown has been part of the athletics at the modern Olympics since their inception Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHOTPUT This competition in which a 16lb metal ball is thrown has been part of the athletics at the modern Olympics since their inception (7)
3% EVENT Olympic competition (5) Commuter Jun 1, 2026
2% MEET Swimming competition (4) New York Times Midi Jul 14, 2026
2% RACES Speed competitions (5) Newsday Jul 13, 2026
2% OPAL Gemstone that has been found on Mars (4) The Atlantic Jul 11, 2026
2% WAS Has been returning saw (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Jul 11, 2026
2% ODE Poem which has an addressee (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 11, 2026
2% PARALYMPICS Elite competition for athletes with disabilities (11) Commuter Jul 10, 2026
2% BELLE The ___ of the ball (5) New York Times Midi Jul 10, 2026
2% RIVAL Be competitive with (5) Newsday Jul 5, 2026
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