Crouser breaks world record

Olympic champion Ryan Crouser broke the world indoor shot put record at an American Track League meet in Fayetteville, Ark..

Crouser tossed the shot put 22.82 meters (74 feet, 10½ inches) on his first attempt to break the mark of 22.66 (74-4¼ ) set by Randy Barnes on Jan. 20, 1989. Crouser’s record is pending ratification.

The 2016 Olympic gold medalist outdoors, Crouser was a four-time NCAA shot put champion at the University of Texas.