Jun 18, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Ryan Crouser throws a meet-record 75-2 for the top mark in the shot put qualifying during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsJune 18 - Ryan Crouser toppled the men’s shot put world record on Friday with a 23.37-metre throw on the first night of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
The 28-year-old reigning Olympic champion exceeded fellow American Randy Barnes’ previous record of 23.12, which had stood for more than 30 years, electrifying the crowd in Eugene, Oregon.The 6-foot, 7-inch Crouser had not exceeded his morning qualify throw of 22.92 on his first throws of the cloudless night and let out a roar as he rocketed the ball nearly out of the sector on his fourth throw and thrust his hands aloft in triumph, his spot in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics guaranteed.
A native Oregonian, it was only fitting that Crouser bring the newly renovated Hayward Field its first-ever world record achievement. The achievement brought a jolt of excitement as the U.S. trials began, with hopefuls across track and field disciplines vying for spots on Team USA with the year-delayed Tokyo Games set to begin in July.Sign up for our newsletter
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Let them trow that ball thing however they want..not just pinning it to the neck like that.. lol
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