Ryan Crouser Launches Shot Past 74 Feet - Twice

By Doug Binder, DyeStat Editor

Olympic shot put champion Ryan Crouser threw two lifetime bests on back-to-back attempts and won with a mark of 74-7.25 (22.74m) on Saturday in Long Beach, Calif. at the Beach Invitational

The monster throw was the farthest in the world in 29 years and moves Crouser to No. 6 on the all-time world list. 

Crouser's fourth attempt caused a huge outburst of emotion and eruption of cheers when it landed at 74-7 (22.73m). On his fifth attempt, Crouser went one centimeter further. 

His sixth and final attempt was a foul. 

All five of Crouser's legal throws went past 21 meters.

NCAA indoor champion Payton Otterdahl improved his career best, throwing 70-1.50 (21.37m) for second place and a new North Dakota State record. 

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