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Crowning day for U.S., Texas: UT's Ryan Crouser sets Olympic record, joins Michelle Carter as shot-put king & queen

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Ryan Crouser of the USA celebrates after winning the men's shot put final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

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Ryan Crouser of the USA celebrates after winning the men's shot put final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

Ashley Spencer of the United States collapses to the track clutching the American flag after winning the bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)

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Ashley Spencer of the United States collapses to the track clutching the American flag after winning the bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Thursday, Aug.