The Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes 2024 is well and truly on in Kazakhstan. Several American stars including Andre de Grasse and Diamond League Champion Tobi Amusan are in action in the ongoing event. While the U.S. has tasted double success in the men’s 60m events, the men’s shot put event didn’t deliver the same results.

Two-time National Champion and five-time All-American Champion Roger Steen was among the favorites to clinch a gold medal at the Astana Indoor Meet. But he has been hit hard by a victorious throw-in from a British athlete.

American Champion hit hard by British Shot putter at Astana Indoor Meet

In the latest update, American Shot Putter Roger Steen suffered defeat at the hands of British athlete Scott Lincoln and ranked second in the Men’s Shot Put event at the Astana Indoor Meet 2024. Steen threw 20.58m while Lincoln edged him by 0.23m. Irish athlete Eric Favors finished third after throwing 20.18m.

The Meet marked the 2nd edition of the annual indoor track and field meeting and the first leg of the 2024 Worth Athletics Indoor Tour Gold. With the silver medal, Steen has now added 7 points to his name while the gold medalist takes 10 points. The next indoor meet is scheduled at the Czech Indoor Gala on 30th January, and Steen will be etching to avenge the loss next time and stamp his authority on the international circuits just like he did on American soil

Roger Steen-One of America’s best

A student-athlete earlier, Roger Steen has gone on to become one of the farthest shot put throwers in America. He has been a vital member of the Blugold Track and Field Team since 2011, and for the past 8 years, the National Champion has also served as the assistant Throws coach for Blugolds. Part of 4 Men’s DIII National Championship teams, he has tasted unprecedented success in the shot put in recent years, winning individual National Championship twice, and becoming the 5-time All-American champion as well.

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In the 2022 Outdoor USA Track and Field Championships, Steen ranked 5th and secured a qualification for the 2022 North American Central American Championships (NACAC) in the Bahamas. While his personal best throw is 21.47 which came at the Worlds last year, Steen has also participated in the UWEC football team WIAC All-Conference. With already a national medal, the Business Administration and Kinesiology major graduate will look to turn silver into gold in the Czech Indoor Gala.

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