Shot put champ Ryan Crouser is on the mend from blood clots, will compete at the Pre Classic

by PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

Sat, September 16th 2023, 1:08 AM UTC

Ryan Crouser, of the United States, prepares to throw as he competes in the Men's-shot put final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ryan Crouser, of the United States, celebrates after winning gold in Men's shot put final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

FILE - Ryan Crouser, of the United States, reacts after his final throw in the men's shot put final as he wins gold during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Everything is trending in the right direction for the shot put world champion after being diagnosed with two blood clots in his left leg just before his win at the world championships last month. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

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Ryan Crouser, of the United States, prepares to throw as he competes in the Men's-shot put final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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