Crouser sets indoor record

Athletics: American Ryan Crouser has broken the longstanding indoor shot put world record.

The Olympic champion threw 22.82m in the opening round of the American Track League meeting in Fayetteville yesterday. It was 16cm further than the mark recorded by compatriot Randy Barnes in 1989.

Crouser recorded two other throws in excess of 22m. All three were further than reigning Kiwi world champion Tom Walsh has thrown indoors.

Walsh opened his year with a best throw of 20.78m at the Potts Classic in Hastings at the weekend. — RNZ