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Crouser and Ealey win Drake Relays indoor shot put

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April 27th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Crouser did not get the world record he was hoping for but he still won the Drake Relays indoor shot put Wednesday night. It was part of a unique team competition in the Drake Fieldhouse.

Crouser has been dealing with a sprained MCL suffered a week and a half ago but still managed a trio of throws over 73 feet.

Reigning World Champion Chase Ealey was the women’s individual champion.

Ealey struggled in the prelims before uncorking her winning throw of 64 feet, one and a quarter inch on her fourth attempt.