It's easy to get discouraged by American athletics. Lots of money flowing and arrogant athletes and owners. Then, the players kneeling and refusing to sing the anthem. It can make one not even want to tune in anymore. Then, a feel good story like this comes along.
Ryan Crouser just threw a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD of 23.51 meters in the Shot Put with TWO BLOOD CLOTS in his leg. Went from potentially not competing to an ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE. pic.twitter.com/dx1p9qRfpc
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) August 19, 2023
The man set a world record with not one, but two blood clots in his leg. He literally was considering not competing and then he not only won, he set a record.
Hero things from Ryan Crouser.
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) August 19, 2023
23.51m throw for a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD and the shot put gold medal – nearly missed the championships due to blood clots in his left leg. pic.twitter.com/QHYS0nf33C
🗣️ "To still throw that with 20 days of pretty terrible limitations, I think tonight was the best performance that I've ever had."
— FloTrack (@FloTrack) August 19, 2023
Two blood clots couldn't stop Ryan Crouser from his quest for history and a world shot put title #WorldAthleticsChamps pic.twitter.com/f4y5VTPDIm
Ryan Crouser called it his best performance ever. That is inspiring.
He’s the greatest ever in the event. No questions asked
— Bay of Cheese 🧀 (@LeroyLeap) August 19, 2023
I don't think we will ever see his dominance in the shot out again, phenomenal.
— Nkalabika Nkhoma^°^ (@NkalabikaNkhom1) August 19, 2023
Watching excellence is such a privilege.
MJ had the flu game. Crouser has the blood clot world championships. Absolute legend. https://t.co/hSlhmWrAHC
— Zach Hunter (@zhunterDC) August 19, 2023
Ryan Crouser threw that shot directly on the heads of every Baffin saying track & field is a boring sport https://t.co/x4JG8l273M
— Katie West (@kmlamanna) August 19, 2023
This was the exact opposite of boring.
And you couldn’t work out today? https://t.co/XiLSLjlJ7X
— Jenn Seifert (@Jennsjibjab) August 19, 2023
He totally can make you feel bad for making excuses.
Like I said--the GOAT. https://t.co/EvwUftBTXO
— 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐔𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 (@TristanRMultis) August 19, 2023
Dude is an absolute monster! 👏👏👏 https://t.co/gSIJCQ8xTL
— Coach Cotner (@SHS_TFXC) August 19, 2023
My Hero!! https://t.co/Kk0SqVKJgn
— Terry Reese Jr. (@TeeReeseJr) August 19, 2023
Wow 🤩 I’m so happy for him 🥹 https://t.co/trwLAr3IW2
— Steph (@StephanieNeme) August 19, 2023
Crouse is definitely next level.
Another @TexasLonghorns athlete changing the world … record. https://t.co/u0n1dEQJ4t
— Travis Galey (@travisgaley) August 19, 2023
Texas wants its credit and we are happy to oblige.
Those mullet curls hold super powers!
— Josh (@Life_W_Josh) August 19, 2023
Long live the mullet!
Crouser is the type of dude that not just track and field needs, but the U S of freakin A needs. What an absolute stallion of a man https://t.co/3AFMGnDusa
— Peanut Head (@DanWybrow) August 19, 2023
Yes! More men who give their all no matter the circumstances and who strive for excellence. That sounds like the revolution America needs.