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Ep294: BEN SMITH - NCAA Shot Put Champion
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- throw BIG throw FAR PODCAST
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 2915
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Summary
Ben Smith threw 21.04m in round 3 of the men's shot put at the 2026 NCAA Championships to secure the the title in his home circle at Oregon's Hayward Field. The Redshirt Frosh capped an outdoor season in which he topped 20m in every competition by surpassing 21 meters for the first time to win NCAA gold. I of course was overjoyed, I've known Ben since he was in middle school. Ben shares insights into his first 2 seasons at Oregon and we retrace some of his journey building his his skills as a young thrower growing up in Wisconsin. Listen now to a special episode of the TBTF Podcast. ThrowerX Online Resources for Throwers and Coaches who want to get better. Join Today. MFAthletic - Everything Track and Field VELAASA Throwing and Lifting Shoes use code: tbtf15 - 15% off PORTA CIRCLE Train Anywhere use code: TBTF - 10% off RODHE SPORT No Safe Throws use code: TBTF - 5% off WALSHOT TRAIN TO WIN ThrowsPro Equipment you need to throw FAR use code: TBTF - 5% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices