Ryan Crouser Wins Third Olympic Gold Medal

Ryan Crouser has made history by winning his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in men's shot put at the 2024 Paris Olympics, achieving a winning throw of 22.90 meters. This victory makes him the first male athlete to secure three straight Olympic titles in this event, adding to his previous wins in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021. Crouser's performance outshone fellow American Joe Kovacs, who took the silver with a throw of 22.15 meters, while Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell earned the bronze. Despite battling elbow and pectoral injuries earlier in the year, Crouser's dedication and hard work led him to this remarkable achievement, further solidifying his status as the greatest shot putter in history. He holds both the world record and Olympic record in the shot put and has expressed his intention to compete in the 2028 Olympics for a potential fourth gold medal. This victory also highlights the United States' dominance in the shot put, having secured 20 Olympic golds in this event.