Athletics at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women’s shot put Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The women’s shot put event was for the first time part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1948 Summer Olympics. The competition was held on August 4 1948. The final was won by Frenchwoman Micheline Ostermeyer. bronze medalist Ine Schäffer games 1948 Summer gold medalist Micheline Ostermeyer next event Athletics at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Women's shot put siler medalist Amelia Piccinini Learn more... Loading...