Randy Barnes: An American shot putter who set the world record with a throw of 23.12 meters in 1990, which still stands as the longest-standing outdoor world record in men's track and field.
Ulf Timmermann: A German shot putter who held the world record prior to Randy Barnes, Timmermann was known for his powerful technique and won Olympic gold in 1988.
Tom Walsh: A New Zealand shot putter who won the World Championship in 2017 and holds the Oceanian record with a throw of 22.67 meters.
Ryan Crouser: An American shot putter who won Olympic gold in 2016 and 2020, setting the Olympic record with a throw of 23.30 meters in Tokyo.
Valerie Adams: A New Zealand shot putter who dominated the women's event, winning two Olympic gold medals (2008, 2012) and four World Championship titles.
David Storl: A German shot putter who won two World Championship titles (2011, 2013) and an Olympic silver medal in 2012.
Adam Nelson: An American shot putter who won Olympic gold in 2004 and World Championship gold in 2005, known for his consistent performance and technical prowess.
John Godina: An American shot putter who won Olympic silver (1996, 2000) and World Championship gold (1995, 1997) medals, renowned for his strength and technique.
Natalya Lisovskaya: A Soviet shot putter who set the women's world record with a throw of 22.63 meters in 1987, which still stands as the longest-standing world record in women's track and field.