Ryan Crouser
Shot putter, Olympic gold medalist
Born
December 18th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent shot putter, achieved significant success in athletics. Won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a throw of 23.30 meters, setting an Olympic record. Also claimed victory at the 2016 Rio Olympics, winning a gold medal. Dominated national competitions, earning multiple NCAA championships during college career at the University of Texas. Established himself as one of the top competitors globally, breaking the indoor shot put world record with a throw of 22.82 meters in 2021.
Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics
Indoor shot put world record of 22.82 meters
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