Crouser returns to take third world shot put title in Tokyo

Three-time Olympic champion Ryan Crouser has competed in one competition this year, after battling with a persistent elbow injury, but he still managed to find that old magic and deliver a third consecutive world title at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 on Saturday (13).

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Crouser, 32, joins fellow US thrower John Godina and Swiss athlete Werner Gunthor as the only men to have won three world titles in the shot put, and he may well become the only man to have four titles in Beijing in 2027, given his ability to win from any situation.

“Every championship has a different aspect to it, but this is the one I am most proud of,” he said, admitting he felt “a lot of doubt” heading into the championships.