Crouser makes history at USATF Championships

Texas Meet Notes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser made history in Rio last summer and on Sunday he continued to write his story and become the No. 7 thrower in the world all-time.

Crouser put together another impressive series with five throws over 71 feet and three over 72. His winning mark came in the sixth round and the final throw of the competition after he was passed up by rival Joe Kovacs with a distance of 22.35 meters (73-4.00). Crouser responded with his back against the wall and a USATF Championships meet record performance of 22.65 meters (74-3.75).

That throw from Crouser ranks him as the No. 7 performer in world history, and the distance ranks as the No. 10…