Ryan Crouser Retains Shot Put Title at Worlds After Overcoming Blood Clots

Ryan Crouser retains shot put title at worlds after overcoming blood clots.

What happened?

Ryan Crouser, the American shot putter, successfully defended his world title at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, despite being diagnosed with blood clots just before the event. The 31-year-old athlete was scheduled to leave for the championships when he was diagnosed with two blood clots in his lower leg.

Why it matters for Ryan Crouser

Crouser's win was a testament to his determination and hard work, as he overcame a potentially life-threatening health issue to achieve his goal. The athlete took medication to treat the blood clots and was advised by his doctor to recognize the symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, including difficulty breathing, elevated heart rate, and tightness in the chest.

What comes next?

Crouser's victory marked a significant achievement in his career, as he successfully defended his world title and set a championship record with a throw of 23.51 meters. The athlete's performance was all the more impressive given the challenges he faced in the lead-up to the event. Crouser's win was a result of his dedication and perseverance, and he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field athletics.

Crouser's first attempt of 22.63 meters set the standard, and no one could catch him as Italy's Leonardo Fabbri took second and Crouser's teammate and 2019 world champion Joe Kovacs earned bronze. With the competition locked up, Crouser went for it on his final attempt, unleashing a good one that fell just short of world-record range.

The moment the ball left his hand, Crouser knew he had unleashed a good one. The crowd did, too, roaring as it flew. It was a phenomenal throw, especially considering the challenges Crouser faced in the lead-up to the event. The athlete's performance was a testament to his hard work and dedication, and he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field athletics.

Crouser's win was a significant achievement in his career, and he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field athletics. The athlete's performance was a testament to his determination and hard work, and he will undoubtedly be a force to be reckoned with in the world of track and field athletics.

The 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, got off to a rainy start with a thunderstorm delaying the 20-kilometer men's race walk, the first medal event of the nine-day championships. Spain's Álvaro Martin, who finished fourth and missed the medals by 18 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics, won the event.

The championships also saw a number of other notable performances, including Dutch runner Sifan Hassan stumbling and falling in the home stretch of the 10,000 meters, spoiling her bid to win three medals like she did at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Hassan's fall opened the door for Gudaf Tsegay to lead an Ethiopian sweep, with Tsegay defeating Letesenbet Gidey by .98 seconds. Ejgayehu Taye finished third.

Another tumble came in the final race of the night, the 4×400 mixed relay. Netherlands runner Femke Bol suffered a cramp and fell right before the finish line, her baton bouncing across the finish line as she hit the track. Alexis Holmes went by for a win for the United States.

The lineup for the Americans going into the final of the 4×400 mixed relay didn't include Gabby Thomas, the 200-meter sprinter who said she was planning on running in all three relays (mixed, the women's 4×100 and the women's 4×400).

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