Aleksandr Baryshnikov First Man Over 22 meters Shot Put

While he was technically the first Brian Oldfield was had actually surpassed 22m by 86cm in 1975 throwing 75ft even. Aleksandr threw his world record in 1976 Alek was, along with Brian, was one of the first Spin Shot Put masters in the world. While others had gone before in the 50’s and 60’s. These men were the first successful whirlers in the ring that could actually set records and win world level competitions. You can see Aleksandr’s technique still found among the best today as when Jacko Gill was younger he threw very similarly. He keeps a low chest and a narrow, ’Ultra Z’ shape in his right leg. Getting across the circle very smoothly without jumping up high in the air. He obviously started out as a Glider and transitioned to the spin so you can see how tried to get into the glide like finish. A very simple and effective technique and useful for high school to elite throwers. Bio: A former Soviet athlete who competed mainly in the Shot Put. He trained at Dyna