Ryan Crouser thought at one point this year that his legendary shot put career might be over.

Instead, he proved Saturday that he’s still the world’s best. Even after nearly five months out of competition and still throwing in pain due to a long-term elbow injury.

Crouser won his third consecutive world outdoor title on the first day of the nine-day World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo, becoming the fourth American to win six global outdoor titles (worlds and Olympics) in any individual event.

He capped a difficult year, dealing with an elbow tear that he competed through in 2024. An MRI showed arthritis, bone spurs and a compromised joint capsule. It was treated with PRP injections.

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