Shot put is one of the most popular throwing events of the Olympics, as the world’s strongest athletes compete to see who can reach the furthest mark. The United States has enjoyed its fair share of ...

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — To find defending Olympic shot put champion Michelle Carter this week, cast a glance into the stands. She won’t be in the competition. That hurts. But the American record holder is ...

Ryan Crouser broke his own Olympic record on his way to defending his shot put title Thursday. On his last attempt, Crouser went 23.30 meters to earn the first track and field gold for the American ...

She's the defending Olympic champion in the shot put. She has finished atop the podium at each of the last three World Championships. And she owns the second-longest throw in the world this year. Yes, ...

Ryan Crouser wrote the note and brought it to the stadium just in case. “Grandpa. We did it. 2020 Olympic champion!” it said. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The world's best ...