Ryan Crouser, Rio 2016, photo by PhotoRun.net
Crouser 22.05 WL
CHRISTCHURCH (NZL, Feb 19): Superb shot put at the Mike Greer Homes Big Shot in the city of Christchurch. Olympic winner Ryan Crouser confirmed his level with excellent World lead and NZ All-Comers record 22.05. Behind him Tom Walsh 21.46 what is best by home athlete ever in New Zealand. Third Jacko Gill 20.69. In the road 1000 m Australian Luke Matthews clocked 2:19.24 ahead of Jordi Williamsz 2:19.92 and Hamish Carson 2:21.40. In women 1000 m also Australian win by Heidi See 2:39.11 ahead of Angie Petty 2:39.85.
Here’s his big 22.05 throw, courtesy of Wilcox Track:
Crouser 22.05m pic.twitter.com/Bz7a8tqqhQ
— Wilcox Track (@wilcoxtrack) February 19, 2017
RunBlogRun Opines: Ryan Crouser is now focused on the shot put. All I can say is, we are going to see some big throws! Great group of guys throwing now, and the shot put is one of the most entertaining events in our sport. Some day, terrestrial TV will understand that throwing 12 lb and 16 lb steel balls, and the drama in the event, can entertain sports fans.