American Ryan Crouser Shatters Records with Iconic Shot Put Victory

Ryan Crouser entered the Paris Olympics with one goal: securing a historic third consecutive gold medal in shot put.

WASHINGTON — American shot putter Ryan Crouser has once again etched his name into the annals of Olympic history by clinching his third gold medal in the event.

Crouser’s latest victory is particularly remarkable given the physical obstacles he faced this year. He secured the gold on Saturday despite battling an elbow injury and an earlier tear in his pectoral muscle.

The triumph reaffirms Crouser’s status as the world record holder in shot put.

In an impressive showing for Team USA, Joe Kovacs also earned a silver medal, his third consecutive silver at the Olympic Games.

In men’s shot put competitions, the ball weighs 16 pounds. For women, it weighs 8.8 pounds.

To put that into perspective, here are some common items that weigh about 16 pounds: a 40-inch LED TV, a vacuum cleaner, and a mini refrigerator.

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