by Alfonz Juck
Kovacs vs Crouser
DOHA (QAT): Shot put duel of top two from Doha 2019 Joe Kovacs vs Ryan Crouser will be one of the highlights of the opening meet of Wanda Diamond League 2020 in Doha on April 17. The American pair, who were separated by only one centimetre at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, made history in an extraordinary final which produced three of the seven best throws ever. Joe Kovacs said: “I hope that we can continue that momentum through 2020. I’m excited to be opening my Wanda Diamond League season in Doha, especially alongside Ryan. With such a strong group of athletes, we can really motivate one another in this Olympic year.” Ryan Crouser added: “I finished my year off on a high with 22.90m at the World Championships and I hope that I can build on that in the early part of the summer season, especially after a solid opener of 22.60m at the US Indoors. It’s important to build confidence and consistency at this time of year and I’m looking forward to going head-to-head with Joe in Doha. Similar to what’s happening in the pole vault this year, I’m sure we can bring the best out of one another.”
