Croatia at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics expectations. Horvat said that she had made more strides than usual due to an interference from a gust of wind at the last hurdle. She pointed out that she was - at - among the shortest 400 meters hurdlers in Daegu, which was the reason why she could not afford technical errors. Croatia at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Croatia competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea. A team of 6 athletes represented the country in the event. The team was led by defending high jump champion and
Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put The men's shot put field event at the 1972 Olympic Games took place on September 8 & 9. The United States has not lost this event since 1936. The East German throwers were expected to pose a big challenge in these games, as well as the throwers from Poland. Brian Oldfield from the United States was the first person to use a new technique, a technique that is similar to the discus throwing style. The thrower uses a rotational spin before releasing the shot put. All throwers reaching and the