Two times World shot put champion Joe Kovacs (2015 & 2019) had,
since the arrival of Ryan Crouser on the scene, began to accept the
silver medal position at the 'Majors'. Olympic second places at Rio
and Tokyo and likewise in London and Eugene at the Word Championships.
So with one put left in Paris 4th place was staring him in the face.
He throws. It lands. It measures: 22.15m. Silver or bronze ?
Silver, his second best effort of 21.71 did the trick.
2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Final men's shot put.
Once Joe Kovacs saw the 21.15m distance flash up, he knew he has a medal. His reation is below.
