Crouser’s Shot Heard Around the World

^{Dec 18, 2024 | Edition #64}

👋 Hey, Speedsters!

The birthday candles are burning bright from Oregon! Ryan Crouser turns 32 today, and we're celebrating with a throwback to his Olympic golds and record-breaking moments. And if you caught our last edition, you’ll know Eugene’s economy is thriving thanks to legends like him! Plus, stay tuned for a peek at his academic side in our second story.

It’s also a day of milestones! Julien Alfred, Saint Lucia’s sprinting phenom, just reached a new level of versatility. We’re also diving into Tim Montgomery’s life-changing 2013 comeback—a must-know for track fans!

So let’s dive in!

📜 QUOTE OF THE DAY

“You want to throw a personal record but you have to be better than that to do it.”

— Ryan Crouser

In today’s newsletter, we’ll uncover these top stories from the Track and Field universe:

💖 Ryan Crouser’s Heartwarming Olympic Moment

🏃🏻‍♀️ Julien Alfred's Unstoppable 2024

🧠 Exploring Ryan Crouser’s Gold Medal Mind

💫 Tim Montgomery’s Road to Redemption