The women's shot put event was, for the first time, part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on 4 August 1948. The final was won by Micheline Ostermeyer of France.[1]
Since it was the first time this event took place, the following new Olympic record was set during this competition:
All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1)
Qual. rule: qualification standard 12.30m (Q) or at least best 12 qualified (q).
Key: OR = Olympic record
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