RIO DE JANEIRO
One came from a family filled with top-notch throwers. The other learned from his mom by using any heavy object that felt something like a shot put.
Both paths led to the same place — an Olympic medal.
Ryan Crouser captured gold with an Olympicrecord throw of 73-10.50 Thursday night to hold off U.S. teammate and favorite Joe Kovacs in the shot put final. It’s the first time since 1996 the U.S. has finished 1-2 in the event and gives the Americans 25 medals in track and field in Rio, including nine gold.
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