USATF Indoor Championships: World Champion Ryan Crouser Makes US Proud Once Again, Sets Championship Record

The world of track and field ignited with an epic spectacle of competitions at the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships on February 17. In the men’s shot put final, 11 competitors went head-to-head, with each athlete making six attempts to achieve the longest throw possible and clinch the national title.

Among the array of formidable track stars was 2022 and 2023 World Champion Ryan Crouser. And as he swung his final throw with immense dominance, Crouser made the USA proud again, clinching yet another podium win.

Championship record at the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships

In an Instagram post by USATF and Ryan Crouser, the account shared a thrilling snippet from the men’s shot put finals at the 2024 USATF Indoor Championships. In the video, 2023 World Champion Ryan Crouser was seen making his final shot, which led him to win the 2024 national title and set a meet record. The caption of the post read, “Ryan Crouser landed a 22.80m/74-9.75 throw to win #USATFIndoors by over a meter.” Crouser’s winning throw of 22.80 meters was over a meter longer than the closest competitor’s best throw.

His series of throws included distances of 21.73m, 22.15m, 21.37m, 22.40m, and 22.80m. Behind Ryan Crouser, Roger Steen secured second place with a best throw of 21.47 meters, which was also a personal best for him. And Jordan Geist finished in third place with his best throw measuring 20.50 meters. Crouser’s dominant performance, especially his final throw, ensured his victory in the event, and as fans reflect on this epic win, let us reminisce on how he made the USA proud on a global level last year.

How he made USA proud on the world stage

After securing the World Championship title in 2022, Ryan Crouser successfully defended his shot put title at Budapest’s 2023 World Athletics Championships. He not only swept the podium gold, but Crouser set a championship record with a throw of 23.51 meters, just shy of the world record. Despite facing challenges, including discovering two blood clots in his legs, Crouser dominated the competition from the start, leading with his first throw and twice surpassing his championship record.

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He shared after the World Title win, “The last throw was testament to all the hard work and dedication over the last year.” As the world stands in awe of the 2024 USATF Indoor Champion, Ryan Crouser, fans await the unfolding of his 2024 journey as he continues to carve his road to the World Championships and the 2024 Paris Olympics, making America proud.

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