American two-time Olympic shot put champion and multiple world record holder whose enormous power and technical excellence have made him the dominant force in the shot put for a decade.
Ryan Crouser is the world's greatest shot put athlete, an American who has dominated the event by breaking the world record multiple times and winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals in Tokyo and Paris. Standing 6-foot-7 with exceptional technique, Crouser has redefined what is possible in the shot circle and is regarded as the greatest shot putter in the history of the event.
Shot put world record holder and Olympic champion
How They Played
Powerful technique with exceptional consistency and technical precision
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized shot put with technique and consistency, holding world record