BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: As the eagerly anticipated 2023 World Athletics Championships commences in Budapest on August 19, fans and viewers worldwide are excited to witness over 2,000 athletes from more than 200 countries, including Saint Lucia, compete in front of a captivated global audience of over a billion viewers. Ryan Crouser, the renowned shot putter and discus thrower from the United States, will be a key figure to watch during the Championships.
Born on December 18, 1992, in Portland, Oregon, Crouser rose to prominence in the world of athletics, setting a national sophomore record with the 3.58 lb (1.62 kg) high school discus, throwing an impressive 202 ft 6 in (61.72 m) in 2009. His remarkable achievements include holding the Olympic record and securing two gold medals at the Olympics in shot put.
Crouser currently holds both the indoor and outdoor shot put world records. In June 2021, he broke Randy Barnes' long-standing record of 23.12 m, setting a new record of 23.37 m at the US Olympic Trials. As the reigning two-time Olympic champion, Crouser's career has been filled with accolades, including being honored as the 'World Male Athlete of the Year 2021' by Track & Field News. He was also a finalist for the '2021 Male Track and Field World Athlete of the Year' by World Athletics.
Who is Ryan Crouser dating?
Apart from his athletic achievements, Crouser's personal life has garnered attention. He has been in a relationship with Megan Clark, a track and field athlete who has represented the United States in the pole vault discipline. Although the pair has been dating for a significant period, the exact date or year when their relationship began remains undisclosed. While they are an adorable couple, Crouser and Clark have not made any public announcements about their plans regarding marriage or making their relationship official.
Born in June 1958 in Australia, Clark has an impressive educational background. However, it's worth noting that Clark is not just a track and field athlete; she holds a prominent position as a geologist and business executive. She previously served as the director of the CSIRO and also held the esteemed position of the head of the Australian Space Agency.
Clark attended the Presbyterian Ladies College and achieved a BSc (Hons) in Economic Geology from the University of Western Australia in 1981. Later, she pursued a Doctorate in Economic Geology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. Her career journey has been diverse, starting as a mine geologist and then venturing into mineral exploration, mine geology, R&D management, venture capital, and technical strategy areas with Western Mining Corporation.
Clark has also worked in a corporate venture fund with Advent International in Boston. She went on to become a director of N M Rothschild & Sons (Australia) and held positions as Vice-president Technology and subsequently Vice-president Health, Safety, Environment, Community, and Sustainability with BHP Billiton from 2003 to 2008. For now, their focus is likely on their respective careers and supporting each other in their athletic endeavors.
