The first world record in the men's shot put was recognised by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1912. That inaugural record was the 15.54 m performance by Ralph Rose in 1909.
Ralph Rose, American shot putter
Ryan Crouser
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Ryan Crouser is an American track and field athlete who competes in the shot put and discus. He specializes in the shot put, in which he is the only three-time Olympic gold medalist, having won in Rio
Men's shot put world record progression
…1⁄4 in) Werner Günthör (SUI) 8 February 1987 Magglingen 22.66 m (74 ft 4 in) Randy Barnes (USA) 20 January 1989 Los Angeles 22.82 m (74 ft 10+1⁄4 in) Ryan Crouser (USA) 24 January 2021 Fayetteville, AR Outdoor Mark Athlete Date Location 15.54 m Ralph Rose (USA) 21 August 1909 San Francisco, U.S. 15.79 m Emil…
Crouser in 2019 at the Millrose Games
Crouser raises his fist in victory.
Tomas Walsh (left), Joe Kovacs (center), and Crouser (right)
Crouser at the 2019 USA Indoor Championships