World Records
The current world record holders are:
| Type | Athlete | Distance | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ||||
| Outdoor | Randy Barnes | 23.12 m (75 ft 10 in) | Westwood, California, USA | May 20, 1990 |
| Indoor | Randy Barnes | 22.66 m (74 ft 4 in) | Los Angeles, California, USA | January 20, 1989 |
| Women | ||||
| Outdoor | Natalya Lisovskaya | 22.63 m (74 ft 2¾ in) | Moscow, USSR | June 7, 1987 |
| Indoor | Helena Fibingerová | 22.50 m (73 ft 9¾ in) | Jablonec, CZE | February 19, 1977 |
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