Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics – Women's shot put F40 explained

Event:Women's Shot Put F40
Games:2008 Summer
Win Label:Winning distance
Win Value:8.95
Venue:Beijing National Stadium
Dates:15 September
Competitors:11
Nations:8
Gold:Raoua Tlili
Goldnpc:TUN
Silver:Menggen Jimisu
Silvernpc:CHN
Bronze:Laila El Garaa
Bronzenpc:MAR

The women's shot put F40 event at the 2008 Summer Paralympics took place at the Beijing National Stadium at 18:00 on 15 September.There was a single round of competition; after the first three throws, only the top eight had 3 further throws.The competition was won by Raoua Tlili, representing .

Results

Rank Athlete Nationality123456Best Notes
7.918.958.468.568.70-8.95 WR
8.118.488.167.968.318.238.48 SB
8.198.288.447.678.298.018.44 SB
6.527.756.837.257.517.147.75
7.247.487.257.396.957.057.48 SB
6.35x7.286.936.826.957.28 SB
6.816.766.926.386.40x6.92 SB
6.396.326.346.206.126.336.39
5.905.895.72---5.90
10 5.395.155.54---5.54
11 x4.685.51---5.51
WR = World Record. SB = Seasonal Best.

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