Matthew Boling, Justin Robinson, Alexis Holmes and Rosey Effiong of the US celebrate after winning the mixed 4x400 metres relay final and setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championship at the National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary on August 19, 2023. - Reuters
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP):OK, so, Ryan Crouser didn't set a new world record. This win felt even better than that.
Just before the American shot-putter was scheduled to leave for the world athletics championships in Budapest, Crouser was diagnosed with two blood clots in his lower leg. The doctors told him it was safe to fly and it was up to him and his family whether to compete.
