Men's shot put world record progression
The first world record in the men's shot put was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. That inaugural record was the 15.54 m performance by Ralph Rose in 1909.
Ralph Rose, American shot putter
Ralph Waldo Rose was an American track and field athlete. He was born in Healdsburg, California.
Ralph Rose
Pat McDonald, Lawrence Whitney, and Ralph Rose in 1912.