Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics – Men’s shot put Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.The men’s shot put was one of four men’s throwing events on the Athletics at the 1964 Summer Olympics program in Tokyo. It was held on 17 October 1964. 25 athletes from 15 nations entered with 3 not starting in the qualification round. bronze medalist Vilmos Varjú games 1964 Summer gold medalist Dallas Long next event Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put previous event Athletics at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Men's shot put siler medalist Randy Matson Learn more... Loading...