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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser overhauled his mechanics in the offseason to gain a little more distance. It led to the creation of what's been called the "Crouser Slide." His adaptation may not be as revolutionary as the "Fosbury Flop." That high-jump style was developed in the 1960s and transformed the event. But it's already proving big for Crouser as the two-time Olympic champion recently broke his own world record using his new style. His attempt on May 27 in Los Angeles measured 23.56 meters to break his world mark.
