The answer to the crossword clue "Olympian who throws a heavy ball" is likely SHOTPUTTER.
Explanation:
- An Olympian who throws a heavy ball is an athlete who competes in the shot put event.
- The heavy ball used in this event is called a shot.
- The athlete who throws it is called a shot putter.
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