When American shot-putter Ryan Crouser throws the 16-pound ball, his signature style is a bit different than his other competitors. That technique led to his third gold medal on Saturday, a first in shot-put history, out-throwing everyone but himself.
He gave props to fellow American Joe Kovacs, who climbed out of fourth place to win silver. He'll now share the podium with Crouser for their third straight Olympics, coming in with silver each time.
In Tokyo, I felt so much pressure to perform because I had just thrown the world record, he said. I was in fantastic shape. It felt like it was mine to lose.
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