#BudaQuest | Campbell fails to make a mark in shot put final

August 19, 2023
Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell reacts after his first attempt in the final of the men's shot put at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, today. Campbell failed to advance to the top eight in the final.
Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell reacts after his first attempt in the final of the men's shot put at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, today. Campbell failed to advance to the top eight in the final.

Jamaica's Rajindra Campbell failed to register a mark in the final of the men's shot put competition at the ongoing World Championship in Budapest.

Campbell, who entered the final with a 20.83 metres mark, failed on his three throws in the final, which was won by United States of America's (USA) Ryan Crouser, who threw a championship record of 23.51.

Italy's Leonardo Fabbri secured the silver medal after his personal best effort of 22.34 metres, while USA's Joe Kovacs took the bronze medal with 22.12.

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