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News Articles: Shot Put

Jolien Boumkwo competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships, in Chorchow, Silesia, Poland, this weekend, answering her team's call for help in securing two points in the competition.

A Belgian shot-putter hops over hurdles after answering her team's call for help

"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.

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  • Bill Chappell
USA's Ryan Crouser competes in the men's shot put final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium on Thursday. Three of his six throws broke the Olympic record.

USA's Ryan Crouser Sets Olympic Shot Put Record And Wins Gold Again

Crouser broke the Olympic record on three of his six throws along with winning the gold in the shot put. He also won gold during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. USA's Joe Kovacs took silver.

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By:
  • Tom Goldman