By: Denise N. Fyffe.
Copyright © 2012, Poetess Defy, Denise N. Fyffe
Dorian Scott has lead the Jamaican contingent of Olympic Track and Field athletes into the finals. He competed on Day one of the Track and Field segment of the London 2012 Olympic games. Dorian threw 20.18, 20.30 and 20.31 to place into the men’s London 2012 Olympic Shotput finals.
Dorian Armand Scott (born 1 February 1982 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States) is a Jamaican shot putter. His personal best is 21.45 meters, achieved in March 2008 inTallahassee, Florida. This is also the Jamaican record.
Scott attended Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange, New Jersey and Florida State University in 
Tallahassee, Florida.[1]
Dorian Scott Achievements
Year |
Competition |
Venue |
Position |
Event |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing
|
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| 2003 | Pan American Games | Santo Domingo, DR | 10th | Shot put | |
| 2005 | Central American and Caribbean Championships | Nassau, Bahamas | 1st | Shot put | 20.21 m |
| 2006 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Cartagena, Colombia | 1st | Shot put | 20.34 m = NR |
| Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 2nd | Shot put | ||
| World Cup | Athens, Greece | 5th | Shot put | ||
| 2007 | Pan American Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 2nd | Shot put | |
| World Championships | Osaka, Japan | NM | Shot put | ||
| 2008 | World Indoor Championships | Valencia, Spain | 6th | Shot put | |
| 2010 | Central American and Caribbean Games | Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 1st | Shot put | 18.92 m |
London 2012 Olympics 400 metres Track and Field Schedule:
| DATE | SESSION | JAMAICAN TIME (EST) | GENDER | EVENT | ROUND |
| Friday, August 03, 2012 | Morning Session | 4:00 AM | Men | Shot Put | Qualification |
| Friday, August 03, 2012 | Afternoon session | 2:30 PM | Men | Shot Put | Final |
| Wednesday, August 08, 2012 | Morning session | 6:50 AM | Men | Shot Put | Decathlon |
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There are two basic methods for throwing the shot put. The “spin” or “rotational” technique is the more complex method. The “glide” technique is more commonly-used and, with its linear movement through the throwing circle, is easier for beginners to learn. *
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