The fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event, Friday, April 18, 2014, showcased a world-class field of athletes on Eighth Street between New Hampshire and Mass streets.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Fans line the sidelines and the rooftops to watch Reese Hoffa, 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, throw the shot put during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday. Hoffa was a fan favorite, but the event was won by Christian Cantwell.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Reese Hoffa, 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, throws the shot put during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kurt Roberts winds up to throw the shot put during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kurt Roberts prepares to throw during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Kurt Roberts celebrates a throw during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Christian Cantwell throws the shot put during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday. Cantwell won the event.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Christian Cantwell celebrates a throw to move into first place during the fourth-annual Lawrence Downtown Shot Put event Friday. Cantwell won the event.