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Each different Gathering had its own such stone which might vary in weight between 13lbs (5.9kgs) as at Tomintoul, and 28lbs (12.7kgs) as at Glen Isla and Braemar.
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comparison of distance records between the various Highland games, very difficult
indeed. Nowadays the old stones tend to have been replaced at most gatherings by a standardised iron sphere weighing either 16lbs (7.26kgs) or 22lbs (10kgs). The weight or shot is thrown with one hand only from in front of the shoulders. A run not exceeding 7ft 6ins (2.3m) is allowed up to the trig which is a length of wood 4ft 6ins (1.37m) long and six inches ( 15cms) high. |
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Starkey's Shot
Sergeant Major Robert Starkey was one of the best known heavyweight athletes
during the 1920s and 30s and in 1924 was coach to the British team for the
Paris Olympics. That team included such famous figures as Harald Abrahams
and Eric Liddell of Chariots of Fire fame and the American team included
swimmer Johnny Weissmuller - Tarzan.
Bob Starkey became very friendly with Clarence Houser - the American shot-putter
who won the gold medal for that event. Houser presented Starkey with the
solid brass shot with which he had won the event and Starkey presented it
to Crieff Highland Gathering. The shot can be seen at the Visitors' tent
each year.
Rules, entry forms, sponsorship
details can be downloaded from here.
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