Updated Aug 3, 2024 - Sports

U.S. wins gold, silver in men's shot put

Ina Fried

Ryan Crouser of Team United States competes during the Men's Shot Put Final on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 — Ryan Crouser, of Team United States, competes during the Men's Shot Put Final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 3, 2024. Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

The United States had a strong showing in Saturday's shot put competition, with Ryan Crouser grabbing gold and Joe Kovacs the silver medal — the third Olympics in a row they finished 1-2. Meanwhile, American Payton Otterdahl just missed the podium, finishing just behind Jamaica's Rajendra Campbell, who won the bronze.

The big picture: It's was a busy day for track and field at the Stade de France — and a successful one for Team USA. Sha'Carri Richardson won a silver medal in the 100-meter sprint, part of a six-medal day for the U.S. track and field athletes.

American Jasmine Moore took the bronze medal in triple jump, with Thea Lafond of Dominca setting a national record of 15.02 meters to take the gold; Shanieka Ricketts of Jamaica earned silver.
The U.S. mixed relay team of Vernon Norwood, Shamier Little, Bryce Deadmon and Kaylyn Brown took silver, with an incredible last half-lap finish from Netherlands anchor Femke Bol to capture gold. Great Britain won the Bronze.

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