Crouser shattered a 28 year old Olympic record on his way to shot put gold

By Chris Nickinson

Don't mess with Texas.

Ryan Crouser was on fire Thursday night.

Team USA reacts

Congratulations Ryan!!! #HookEm #LonghornsForLife #TexasEx https://t.co/n9LBxKvmya

— Michelle Carter (@ShotDiva) August 19, 2016

Love seeing #USA take the top Shot put spots! Congrats to @ShotDiva @JoeKovacsUSA and @RCrouserThrows! 🏅🏅🏅🇺🇸

— Bobby Salb (@BobbySalb) August 19, 2016

Congratulations on your medals @RCrouserThrows and @JoeKovacsUSA on your 1-2 finish in the #ShotPut @NBCOlympics pic.twitter.com/Swwcdw2oxk

— Todd Harris (@TheToddHarris) August 19, 2016

Crying tears of joy for my @UTexasTrack teammate @RCrouserThrows!!! Congrats on your #Gold and OR!!!#Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/nIc3AM85r3

— Morolake Akinosun™ (@MsFastTwitch) August 19, 2016

@RCrouserThrows SAVAGE. Congrats!

— Darrell Hill (@B1GHomie) August 19, 2016

1 & 2 for the Americans in Mens shot.. Proud of @JoeKovacsUSA for fighting! And congrats to @RCrouserThrows Olympic champion

— WHITNEY Ashley (@WJaShLeyLUVSu) August 19, 2016