The men's shot put event at the 1955 International University Sports Week was held in San Sebastián on 12 August 1955.
Medalists GoldSilverBronzeHeinz LutterAlfred MeyerPiero Monguzzi
Results Qualification Rank Athlete Nationality Result Notes 1 Alfred Meyer 13.80 Q 2 Piero Monguzzi 13.74 Q 3 Heinz Lutter 13.71 Q 4 Martin Bührle 13.53 Q 5 Budd 13.47 Q 6 Leonhard Zanier 13.29 Q 7 José del Pino 13.16 8 Hermann Rieder 13.10 9 Robbins 12.97 10 Alfonso Vidal-Quadras 12.89 11 Ed Meyer 11.87 12 Song Kyo-sik 10.91
Final
Rank Name Nationality Result Notes Heinz Lutter 14.46 Alfred Meyer 14.35 Piero Monguzzi 13.74 4 Budd 13.64 5 Martin Bührle 13.55 6 Leonhard Zanier 13.28
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