Why It's Almost Impossible to Shot Put 24 Meters | WIRED

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  • @JuanGomez-mv1qx
    @JuanGomez-mv1qx 5 лет назад +10405

    Imagine if this guy decided to throw coconuts at random people

    • @andreatommasi3287
      @andreatommasi3287 5 лет назад +419

      He could kill people at a distance of 100 m 🤣

    • @JuanGomez-mv1qx
      @JuanGomez-mv1qx 5 лет назад +165

      @@andreatommasi3287 lmao he would be in the most wanted list quick!

    • @TheGoodContent37
      @TheGoodContent37 5 лет назад +76

      OMG I laughed so hard with this comment. Coconuts hahahahaha xD

    • @skydaddy1678
      @skydaddy1678 5 лет назад +48

      That is like the beast titan

    • @awrsish
      @awrsish 5 лет назад +57

      Coconts arent very heavy, and the techniques used in shotputting are for designated *heavy* balls so, simply chucking it would go further than putting it

  • @howtomaths8560
    @howtomaths8560 5 лет назад +8727

    “and bench press 225”
    “Well I coul-“
    “50 TIMES IN A ROW”

    • @Hahahahaaahaahaa
      @Hahahahaaahaahaa 5 лет назад +634

      I think the scripts for some of Wired's videos are a bit corny, but Robbie always has a really good comedic pause on things like that.

    • @MrAndrewaziz
      @MrAndrewaziz 5 лет назад +154

      Better than the NFL combine record

    • @trollof229antthevariable9
      @trollof229antthevariable9 5 лет назад +2

      Ikr 😆

    • @j0rdn911
      @j0rdn911 5 лет назад +61

      @mralex070 200lbs is way better than me! Stay consistent and you'll get there! 👊

    • @laughingBun
      @laughingBun 5 лет назад +36

      I missed how much weight he said, All I saw was him with like 6 plates and the guy saying he does it 50 times.

  • @Bobvindy
    @Bobvindy 5 лет назад +6614

    Why it’s almost impossible to do ‘sports world record + 1’

    • @florianw.560
      @florianw.560 5 лет назад +292

      Pretty accurate!
      Every olympic record is extremly hard to beat.

    • @tender3545
      @tender3545 5 лет назад +220

      actually that would just make that whole statement a string, instead you would need to make it int(sports_world_record + 1)

    • @echozero8213
      @echozero8213 5 лет назад +22

      Tapu bruh why did I think the same thing

    • @jsjsjs1116
      @jsjsjs1116 5 лет назад +90

      Why it's impossible to run faster than a car at 200mph

    • @sultanalshamsi7629
      @sultanalshamsi7629 5 лет назад +17

      Tapu oh hey mom look at me I can code!!!

  • @krisreilly8856
    @krisreilly8856 3 года назад +652

    Host: "Explain Crouser's technique to me."
    Scientist: "He's a beast."

    • @dickymcbutts7585
      @dickymcbutts7585 3 года назад +15

      dude's a super beast, broke his own record.

  • @sithjedipumpkin5311
    @sithjedipumpkin5311 3 года назад +3194

    Who's here after Barnes' record was obliterated by Ryan Crouser?

    • @batsy3763
      @batsy3763 3 года назад +33

      You really couldn't spell his name right?

    • @fotisfotis8060
      @fotisfotis8060 3 года назад +8

      Lol i was so sure some dumb would do exactly that...

    • @Keepitgoinging
      @Keepitgoinging 3 года назад +22

      Why was Barnes record allow stand. That's BS.

    • @fotisfotis8060
      @fotisfotis8060 3 года назад +47

      @@Keepitgoinging Every world record is achieved with doping substances... That's already proven years now

    • @ochjim
      @ochjim 3 года назад +117

      @@fotisfotis8060 - I'd be interested to see the evidence for that claim!

  • @geniuswastaken
    @geniuswastaken 5 лет назад +3507

    How "Why it's almost impossible" videos are made:
    1. Take any current world record
    2. Add 1 unit of measurement to the record
    3. Almost impossible

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 4 года назад +38

      Slander

    • @vittocrazi
      @vittocrazi 4 года назад +212

      thats how almost impossible works, though. the possible is the world record. and WR used to be the close to impossible before, until someone did it. As a matter of fact, they did a vidoe on how "its almost impossible to run 2 hour marathon". And it was done.

    • @n0tice
      @n0tice 3 года назад +24

      Well Ryan just broke the indoor shot-put record, and is a favorite to break the outdoor record too.

    • @keyboard2758
      @keyboard2758 3 года назад +23

      @@vittocrazi well that 2 hour marathon isn’t counted as an official record so it technically wasn’t broken

    • @oxstr8upgreekxo730
      @oxstr8upgreekxo730 3 года назад +26

      Yeah they said that about the 100m dash before Usain Bolt broke it now they are saying his record is unbeatable until the next guy beats it

  • @willcooper8028
    @willcooper8028 5 лет назад +1505

    He looks like a little boy practicing with his dad

    • @hainleysimpson1507
      @hainleysimpson1507 4 года назад +3

      Klack Koaster Not if you’re Caribbean. My maternal Great Grandad was a pale skin blue eyed blond haired man I’m black. My mother’s grand aunt looked nothing like my great grandad.

    • @gamingnoob4417
      @gamingnoob4417 3 года назад

      @Clack Coaster still his son

  • @Mushroomlau
    @Mushroomlau 5 лет назад +3406

    This dood can throw a bowling ball straight at the pins without touching the floor...

    • @gabrielcernat3248
      @gabrielcernat3248 5 лет назад +40

      LMFAOOO

    • @unusualname9488
      @unusualname9488 5 лет назад +178

      bowling lane = 18 meters
      yep

    • @sharifnasser7635
      @sharifnasser7635 4 года назад +69

      Yah actually. The weight is about the same but since its bigger 18m is probably the farthest he could throw

    • @humorss
      @humorss 4 года назад +29

      @@sharifnasser7635 he might have to change his stance and more finger protection, but the grabbing holes on bowling ball adds more leverage

    • @sed1589
      @sed1589 4 года назад +29

      @@sharifnasser7635 nah bowling balls are way lighter. Bowling balls aren't 16 pounds

  • @barackosama3569
    @barackosama3569 Год назад +358

    Ryan Crouser is currently the best shot putter in the world. He broke the Olympic Record on all 6 of his attempts in Tokyo 2020 with his last throw hitting 23.30m. He also broke the outdoor world record, now standing at 23.37m. Furthermore broke the indoor world record. He constructed a new technique called: the Crouser slide, where he stands half a meter further in the circle to make more distance. He is incredible and will throw much further! Maybe someday 24 metres...
    Edit: he broke the world record again in May 2023 to a distance of 23.57m. (Ryan Crouser also threw 23.12 and 23.31 at this competition) He was still lifting heavy weights and training hard so he is not at his best right now. Maybe at the world championships this year in Budapest, the 24 meter mark will be broken…

    • @almightrw04
      @almightrw04 Год назад +1

      we are close

    • @kjs9273
      @kjs9273 Год назад +5

      He is one of the best athletes of our time

    • @darlingdcj
      @darlingdcj Год назад

      My name us Joshua peredo my shot Put is big

    • @marximus4
      @marximus4 Год назад +7

      He just got 23.56m.

    • @HughsReviews
      @HughsReviews Год назад +1

      He’s definitely hitting 24m Im guessing this year.

  • @grahamstrouse1165
    @grahamstrouse1165 3 года назад +907

    Crouser just broke the WR with a throw of 23.37 meters (76’ 8 1/4”)!

    • @nachoprina3712
      @nachoprina3712 3 года назад +102

      76' 8 1/4" hahaha how this way of measure even exists

    • @mcray0309
      @mcray0309 3 года назад +18

      @@nachoprina3712 76 feet 8 and a quarter (1/4) inches….that’s not that hard to understand. He broke it by about 10 inches I think

    • @tiagooliveiradelucia4841
      @tiagooliveiradelucia4841 3 года назад +35

      @@ryanfreeman5083 how could learning both be useful in any way? Unless, of course, if you live in a country that still uses the imperial system. If not, it would be like having a calculator but still be carrying an abacus around.

    • @ReLoadXxXxX
      @ReLoadXxXxX 3 года назад +34

      @@mcray0309 it’s a very poor measurement system, and 8 1/4” should just be 8.25.

    • @dickymcbutts7585
      @dickymcbutts7585 3 года назад +3

      @@ReLoadXxXxX yea it sucks, thanks for rubbing it in.

  • @murdersheloves8278
    @murdersheloves8278 5 лет назад +3195

    “I could do this”
    “The Throwing force will break your hand”
    “😐”

    • @taritznova9192
      @taritznova9192 5 лет назад +73

      I have to tape my finger cause my fingers will split

    • @Zack-rb4vd
      @Zack-rb4vd 5 лет назад +3

      Why is there 1 reply

    • @savitar2581
      @savitar2581 5 лет назад +1

      XxDiamond MappingxX
      Exactly

    • @NotValzy
      @NotValzy 5 лет назад +23

      MurderSheLoves so basically you become deku?

    • @ajanibeharie
      @ajanibeharie 5 лет назад

      I’m the 1600th person to like this comment

  • @theneilzone
    @theneilzone 5 лет назад +2041

    How did he draw the arcs at 1:15 so perfectly

    • @florianw.560
      @florianw.560 5 лет назад +448

      That's his superpower.
      Arc man.

    • @theraytech54
      @theraytech54 5 лет назад +47

      The angle is bad tho, the perfect angle is 45 degrees

    • @mdruffy235
      @mdruffy235 5 лет назад +295

      @@theraytech54 Except it isn't.

    • @asura7941
      @asura7941 5 лет назад +137

      The tablet probably had a smoothing setting
      Like, the line draws only 0.3 seconds after you touch the screen, this delay makes it more smoother

    • @skya6863
      @skya6863 5 лет назад +27

      @@theraytech54 you have to account for the ball starting over ground level and landing if i recall correctly the optimal angle is like 40~

  • @emilywu2913
    @emilywu2913 5 лет назад +574

    *so that’s why my throws always stopped at 23.9 metres, thanks for letting me know wired*

  • @AshleyPaul
    @AshleyPaul 4 года назад +529

    His footwork is honestly astounding. He looks like a ballet dancer.

    • @madreep
      @madreep 3 года назад +23

      I wonder if he's ever taken it? Alot of football players have, it betters their game tremendously. Of course growing up in the PNW there's not much to do than throw giant rocks lol. Before it got crowded here we had all kinds of fun in nature as kids

    • @understandthat9817
      @understandthat9817 3 года назад +9

      I've Always thought stuff like Ballet and Gymnastics should be a Requirement when it comes to certain sports, I think it helps them on a Number of Levels in their Game.

    • @jarto10
      @jarto10 3 года назад +4

      He actually is a ballet dancer. Shot put is just a side job

    • @LupeBarba
      @LupeBarba 3 года назад +4

      The female American gold medalist in the discus throw, Valarie Allman, is a former dancer. It definitely has a role in various sports. Several top NFL running backs participate in dance for that reason.

    • @robtierney5653
      @robtierney5653 3 года назад +9

      Actually he did ballet. Threw one lady 75 feet and lifted the other through the 2nd story roof. Sadly, Swan Lake was never the same.

  • @BigSkidMedia
    @BigSkidMedia 3 года назад +462

    Ryan Crouser just CRUSHED the world record. Congrats!

    • @TacticusPrime
      @TacticusPrime 3 года назад +17

      23.12 meters to 23.37. Impressive but also nowhere near 24 meters. And this guy is a genetic freak born into a family of dedicated track and fielders who has been training since he was a little kid.

    • @BigSkidMedia
      @BigSkidMedia 3 года назад +10

      @@TacticusPrime 23.37 at age 28 is closer to 24 than anyone in history. According to the study by Don Babbitt, the average age for a personal best is 28 ... so let's see where Crouser goes over the next 4 years. Since he's a professional shot putter he's got a shot at continuing for another 3 years.

    • @TacticusPrime
      @TacticusPrime 3 года назад +4

      @@BigSkidMedia Except he's already been knocked out by injuries before. He's operating right at the peak of what human ligaments and muscles and bones can take. As I said, he's a beast and incredibly impressive. He may even have another Olympics in him. But 24 meters? It's unlikely. Certainly not 25 meters. You do agree that there is a physical maximum, right?

    • @teller1290
      @teller1290 3 года назад

      What were his injuries? Is it related to torque on back and knees on spin or weight training?

    • @TacticusPrime
      @TacticusPrime 3 года назад +5

      @@teller1290 Just the insane wear and tear of throwing that thing 20+ meters constantly. He tore a ligament in his hand in college.

  • @crashedg7976
    @crashedg7976 5 лет назад +1955

    Someone: shot puts 25 meters
    WIRED: why it’s almost impossible to shot put 25.1 meters

    • @mio1260
      @mio1260 5 лет назад +20

      David Clinging That doesn’t disregard that these videos are of high quality and do actually offer a good insight into the mechanics of the sport.

    • @jeetsupa4362
      @jeetsupa4362 5 лет назад +12

      @David Clinging The exact point of these videos is to educate people about the sport and at how high level they're thus making world records rare and "almost impossible"
      As it is likely that there are sports records that will not be broken usless we modify the parameters such as human augmentation or change of rules.

    • @kamikazeeeeee103
      @kamikazeeeeee103 5 лет назад +5

      @David Clinging
      More of figure of speech. Almost impossible implies it's possible, but slightly. Saying 24 meters is possible in the title sounds weird don't you think?

    • @smime5672
      @smime5672 5 лет назад

      David Clinging I guarantee you the field goal sprinting and free throw line benchmark will not be broken in the next 30 years at least and the sprinting and field goal one probably never

    • @xon1a69
      @xon1a69 5 лет назад

      @David Clinging bro pls run a sub 7 100m for me

  • @bottlerocket3218
    @bottlerocket3218 3 года назад +135

    Update: Ryan Crouser recently broke the world record in the Shot Put, and he also holds the olympic record too, in other words, he is the best shot putter that's ever lived.

    • @davidhawkins3031
      @davidhawkins3031 2 года назад +3

      John 3:16 “for God so loved the world he sacrificed his one and only son” put your faith in God!

    • @zingerific8209
      @zingerific8209 Год назад +10

      @@davidhawkins3031 Okay but can God shot put more than 24 meters?

  • @FinessaryBob
    @FinessaryBob 4 года назад +1042

    “And he can bench press 225..”
    Me: “ok thats solid”
    “..almost 50 times in a row”
    Me: oh sht

    • @sinewyslacker8978
      @sinewyslacker8978 3 года назад +20

      Skinny dudes can bench press 225 ... clearly you never lift lol

    • @MindShiftCollective
      @MindShiftCollective 3 года назад +136

      @@AndreiH1605 upload a video lol. Would love seing you bench. I can already hear that one dude on RUclips counting "zero, zero, zero, zero...". On RUclips everyone and their mother benches 225 for 10. Pretty funny

    • @bryancurdi451
      @bryancurdi451 3 года назад +1

      Copied comment

    • @JelaniSuper
      @JelaniSuper 3 года назад +1

      Same reaction

    • @tluangarexsy47
      @tluangarexsy47 3 года назад +22

      @@sinewyslacker8978Show us then that your proud lifting 225 pounds weight.

  • @lochnessmonster5149
    @lochnessmonster5149 3 года назад +147

    Just shattered the WR.

  • @carlwilliams9642
    @carlwilliams9642 3 года назад +91

    Well Ryan just put humanity a quarter meter closer to that 24 meter mark. That's significant!

  • @lolimfalling
    @lolimfalling 5 лет назад +603

    "Bench press 225..." huh thats not that much "....50 times in a row" ohhhhh.

    • @pangurechyx3010
      @pangurechyx3010 5 лет назад +40

      Yeah lmao, I was like "oh I could totally do that if I trained a bit- oh, never mind then." Guy's an insane athlete.

    • @paysonfox88
      @paysonfox88 5 лет назад +18

      I will tell you for real, that I did 43 reps on 225lbs once with my gym friends,. I was a power-lifter, they were body builders, and it was a mistake for all of us. Alex paid for his 34 reps with no arm movement for 30min afterward, and we were all sore for 1 full day after. Don't do it.

    • @colerobbins124
      @colerobbins124 5 лет назад +5

      Funny thing is benching 225 50 times in a row is probably one of the lesser applicable activities (that involves weights) one can do for a power sport like shot put. Benching 1-5 reps is a lot better. I bet push pressing would be a great exercise as well.

    • @colincolenso
      @colincolenso 5 лет назад +14

      Most elite shot putters have a max bench in the 500lb range. They generally have long arm levers, so aren't well suited for super high benching like powerlifters who tend to have shorter levers.

    • @humorss
      @humorss 4 года назад +1

      @@colerobbins124 them doing 225 is like regular people doing 100, they do need to shoot multiple times, so endurance is likely still important.

  • @willsterne3807
    @willsterne3807 4 года назад +181

    Wired interviewer: So talk me through Ryan’s technique
    Olympic scientist: Well Ryan is just a beast!!!

  • @Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access
    @Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access 5 лет назад +831

    Idk maybe I could do it, we bigfoots are pretty strong

    • @marwinout
      @marwinout 5 лет назад +93

      Yeah man. Too bad the olympic people are xenophobes and sore losers. But if ever they allow bigfoots into sports I'll be one of the first people to cheer you on.

    • @ianmacfarlane1241
      @ianmacfarlane1241 5 лет назад +8

      @@marwinout "the Olympic people are xenophobes and sore losers" - would you care to elaborate on that?

    • @crimson5719
      @crimson5719 5 лет назад +32

      Ian Macfarlane r/whoooosh

    • @teachhimself
      @teachhimself 5 лет назад +10

      @@crimson5719 "whoooooooooooooooosh"

    • @tinycomingin8847
      @tinycomingin8847 5 лет назад +6

      @BhopperHades "woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh"

  • @trantorial
    @trantorial 3 года назад +30

    "Why it's almost impossible to... X"
    Ten minutes later, you realise they had no intention to answer this question.

  • @greifennach2995
    @greifennach2995 3 года назад +40

    Ryan did 23.01m just 2 days ago! Congrats!!!

  • @matthewdavies6470
    @matthewdavies6470 5 лет назад +885

    “Why it’s almost impossible to break a Tesla window”

    • @emjay9458
      @emjay9458 5 лет назад +4

      Lol

    • @howmuchbeforechamp
      @howmuchbeforechamp 5 лет назад +18

      Cause its alrwady broken

    • @twanlange2827
      @twanlange2827 5 лет назад +20

      “There’s room for improvement”

    • @Julian-ed3rj
      @Julian-ed3rj 5 лет назад

      1. They were playing with it.
      2. Imagine shooting a hammer through a normal window. I’d still give the Tesla one a win.

    • @1.4142
      @1.4142 5 лет назад +5

      Why it’s almost impossible to not roast Jack Ma in a debate.

  • @jeffburkholder8360
    @jeffburkholder8360 5 лет назад +309

    Shot put gang stand up, our time has finally come

    • @PaulAllen8.30
      @PaulAllen8.30 5 лет назад +19

      Throwers are awesome athletes. Oldfield even beat some sprinters. They are great all around athletes.

    • @jtof9371
      @jtof9371 5 лет назад +1

      Ok boomer

    • @jeffburkholder8360
      @jeffburkholder8360 5 лет назад +19

      @@PaulAllen8.30 It took me my entire life just to be able to get that thing 16 m... People don't realize how crazy people like Crouser, Kovacs, Walsh and others actually are..

    • @user-ki4xw2rb8q
      @user-ki4xw2rb8q 5 лет назад +9

      @@jeffburkholder8360 I'm a Sprinter and I have a lot of respect for throwers they are amazing athletes

    • @vikumwijekoon3166
      @vikumwijekoon3166 5 лет назад +9

      I used to throw when I was around 17 (quit cuz my arm got messed up and cuz I'm too short to actually compete in higher levels) smell of iron and in your fingers and then nailing the technique felt awesome back in the day.

  • @carolineanderson5058
    @carolineanderson5058 5 лет назад +181

    Would love to see an episode about Snatching/olympic lifts.

    • @Outland9000
      @Outland9000 5 лет назад +18

      _"Why its almost impossible to __-beat-__ be Lasha Talakhadze"_ 🤣

    • @PaulAllen8.30
      @PaulAllen8.30 5 лет назад +5

      Nothing seems to be impossible for Lasha...

    • @atlassadsad7422
      @atlassadsad7422 5 лет назад +8

      Why Clarence Kennedy isn't a human

    • @James-pg8ur
      @James-pg8ur 5 лет назад +7

      Why it’s almost impossible to get drug tested by WADA

    • @broskydoodle6697
      @broskydoodle6697 5 лет назад

      @@Outland9000 big brain joke

  • @zrakodeloco
    @zrakodeloco 3 года назад +8

    Not only could this guy easily chuck a bowling ball straight at the pins, he can throw it a whole 16 feet past them. That's absolutely insane. And a guy his size running a 4.8, elite power, and elite balance. Crouser is a freak.

  • @warplanner8852
    @warplanner8852 Год назад +5

    You actually did quite well for your first time encounter with the event. I did 53 feet in high school but that was with a 12-pound shot that has a manageable diameter. The 16-pound shot feels like a goddam bowling ball.
    Your video is really, really good. You brought out Mr Crouse as a scientific student of putting the shot as well as being every articulate.

  • @michaelantoun9353
    @michaelantoun9353 5 лет назад +195

    A note about ideal launch angle: 45 degrees is optimal when landing height is equal to launch height. In this case, where launch height is greater than landing height, the ideal angle is actually slightly less than 45 degrees, which could also explain why the optimal angle for shot put is between 35 and 40 degrees. Though, I'm sure the bio-mechanical explanation offered is at least as important if not far more important.

    • @michaelantoun9353
      @michaelantoun9353 4 года назад +5

      @@Beaconsea right so if you're stronger in the chest press direction than the shoulder press direction, it makes sense that your best throw might end up more in the chest press direction simply because it's stronger.

    • @skylerstevens8887
      @skylerstevens8887 3 года назад +18

      Also due to drag forces it's less than 45 degrees anyway closer to 40 degrees if I recall correctly. Note the shape of the object has an effect and since it's a round ball it's better than some things but it has a lot of surface area. If he can get the exact angle right I think that'll make quite the differene.

    • @mrmonstrop
      @mrmonstrop 3 года назад +2

      Exactly this. Ideal angle with release 2m above the ground (due to an extended arm) is ~42 degrees.

    • @shadowregards5903
      @shadowregards5903 3 года назад +3

      the angle also becomes lower than 45 if you count in air resistance.

    • @ssssdsdddbb
      @ssssdsdddbb 3 года назад +3

      Nah, air resistance should be negligible for release angle at these speeds and with such a heavy object. I've done the math to make sure and, even exaggerating the values to make it worse, the drag comes out to about 1 newton right at the start of the throw. That does very little to such a heavy weight on such a brief flight - it's a max acceleration of about 1.5% that of gravity.

  • @DanielRieger
    @DanielRieger 5 лет назад +954

    Already liking this video for the use of the metric system in the title

    • @noodle4498
      @noodle4498 5 лет назад +22

      Ok boomer

    • @DanielRieger
      @DanielRieger 5 лет назад +173

      @@noodle4498 Not a boomer, I just use the system literally 99% of the world uses

    • @sebleaf8433
      @sebleaf8433 5 лет назад +2

      Ikr!

    • @deafharp8944
      @deafharp8944 5 лет назад +115

      @@noodle4498 that would make him the opposite of a boomer you brainless moron

    • @VinhNguyen-wk5qz
      @VinhNguyen-wk5qz 5 лет назад +39

      But then the inconsistency of using the metric throughout the vid though...

  • @codycherrington2314
    @codycherrington2314 5 лет назад +246

    You should do one about high jumping 2.5 meters

    • @GabrielSilva-gj6bs
      @GabrielSilva-gj6bs 5 лет назад +2

      Yes please

    • @samellis2604
      @samellis2604 5 лет назад +2

      They have

    • @davidmeglic9428
      @davidmeglic9428 5 лет назад +1

      My friend is one of the world record holders for hight jump U16

    • @Mitjitsu
      @Mitjitsu 5 лет назад +8

      @@davidmeglic9428 They had to stop the high school jump competition at my school, because they couldn't raise the bar any higher.

    • @youcandoit7494
      @youcandoit7494 5 лет назад

      Gamer Notoffical was he black?

  • @vkmvinaykumarmuchhariya8293
    @vkmvinaykumarmuchhariya8293 3 года назад +13

    HE IS 2020 OLYMPICS CHAMPION WITH A DISTANCE OF 23.30 METER.
    🥇

  • @vishveshjain9931
    @vishveshjain9931 4 месяца назад +2

    And Forward to 2024, this guy is a 3 time olympi Gold medalist

  • @markooms2923
    @markooms2923 5 лет назад +65

    I reason love this series. It's so easy for the average person to forget just how difficult these various physical feats are. and thank you for using mainly metric system

  • @jlach1492
    @jlach1492 5 лет назад +602

    I’m telling you we need an olympics where all PEDs are legal, let’s see how far a human really can put a 16 pound ball

    • @cows543
      @cows543 5 лет назад +97

      Baseball 14 we tried that already in the 80s buddy

    • @yakudza2773
      @yakudza2773 5 лет назад +53

      What if i tell you that we already have that and anti-doping companies are just scam and there to put up false image for public and laundry money for the rich

    • @ElixirOfEuphoria
      @ElixirOfEuphoria 5 лет назад +98

      @@yakudza2773 I'd tell you to put on your tinfoil hat but you're probably way a head of me.

    • @thepope2412
      @thepope2412 5 лет назад +54

      @@ElixirOfEuphoria he's actually right. You think those Olympic athletes are not doping?

    • @michaelfapgod4598
      @michaelfapgod4598 5 лет назад +13

      @@thepope2412 You think they are? Moronic

  • @teamark6333
    @teamark6333 5 лет назад +44

    This video: exists
    Izuku Midoriya: it’s free real estate

  • @genznerd5122
    @genznerd5122 3 года назад +16

    Who’s here after this guy dominated the olympic record three times?

  • @engrtobe
    @engrtobe 3 года назад +5

    For added perspective, the NFL Scouting Combine bench press record is 49 reps of 225 pounds, set by former Oregon State defensive tackle Stephen Paea in 2011.

  • @idontlikelasagne7211
    @idontlikelasagne7211 5 лет назад +358

    Why it's almost impossible to survive No Nut November.

  • @wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193
    @wonderoushistoryofclassicf9193 5 лет назад +47

    "He can bench press 225"
    me: Well so can I?
    "50 times"
    me: ok yeah I can't do that.

  • @nicholasjohnson9508
    @nicholasjohnson9508 5 лет назад +123

    Me: 24 meters isn’t that far
    Them: that’s 75 feet!
    Me: oh...

  • @sofolego8012
    @sofolego8012 3 года назад +24

    Who is here after Ryan Crouser broke the world record?

  • @sevi39
    @sevi39 3 года назад +5

    Crouser just obliterated the old WR with 23.37m! What a guy!

  • @dylanroach7435
    @dylanroach7435 5 лет назад +25

    Almost impossible is my favourite series on youtube! I love to see the facts of what the human body can achieve.

    • @WIRED
      @WIRED  5 лет назад +6

      Dylan Roach so glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

  • @doctursea
    @doctursea 5 лет назад +22

    I watched this for 6 minutes and it didn't answer the question in the title.

    • @hah-vj7hc
      @hah-vj7hc 4 года назад

      The answer is that humans can't get much stronger

  • @thematrix1101
    @thematrix1101 5 лет назад +16

    At first I thought it was in feet so I was like “wtf my PR is 38 feet”

  • @devonallenfan
    @devonallenfan 3 года назад +6

    Crouser will definitely throw over 24. Man's a monster

  • @nickcanora2853
    @nickcanora2853 3 года назад +71

    Welp the record is no longer 23.12... it's 23.37 by the man himself!

  • @The1stFishBone
    @The1stFishBone 5 лет назад +98

    0:47 Answer: drug testing.

    • @gamingpalace2
      @gamingpalace2 5 лет назад +3

      I was laughing at first. Then I stopped, because I realized it was true..

    • @rickyrick5586
      @rickyrick5586 5 лет назад +5

      Yes on meth I could easily beat that

    • @thepope2412
      @thepope2412 5 лет назад +1

      They already use drugs. Nice try though.

    • @sageping3300
      @sageping3300 5 лет назад

      The Pope Not everyone that is strong uses drugs, dude

    • @thepope2412
      @thepope2412 5 лет назад +3

      Sage Ping Studios anyone that can compete in the Olympics is on something.

  • @JWLewisMedia
    @JWLewisMedia 3 года назад +7

    Alot of people dont know this but ryan holds the world record for high school discus!

  • @mrcrazernut
    @mrcrazernut 5 лет назад +10

    Man:clap 802 times in one minute
    Wired:"Why it's almost impossible to clap 803 times in one minute"

  • @wayneegli8379
    @wayneegli8379 3 года назад +7

    Needs an update. Ryan Crouser just added 25cm (just under 10 inches) to that mark.

  • @Orpheusftw
    @Orpheusftw 3 года назад

    You wouldn't look at the guy and expect him to be so graceful. His movements are so fluid and efficient.

  • @MrBoomington
    @MrBoomington 5 лет назад +5

    Tbh this is the best series on this channel. It is just my personal opinion.

  • @keithkingman2459
    @keithkingman2459 4 месяца назад +3

    Ryan Crouser is a beast of nature.

  • @LASAGNA_LARRY
    @LASAGNA_LARRY 5 лет назад +48

    At this point, whenever WIRED says something is almost impossible, I accept it will be beaten in the near future, lol.

  • @exodusdiva2295
    @exodusdiva2295 3 года назад +4

    I enjoyed watching this guy in shotput at Olympics this year, he is amazing

  • @Mariners4405
    @Mariners4405 3 года назад +2

    Congrats on your Gold medal performance Mr Ryan Crouser. You truly are a Strong Gentle Giant.

  • @fairweatheri
    @fairweatheri 5 лет назад +6

    *professional athlete breaks world record*
    Wired: WHY ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO *BREAK SET WORLD RECORD*

  • @turtleburger7480
    @turtleburger7480 5 лет назад +32

    *professional yeeter*

  • @deyangemizhev642
    @deyangemizhev642 5 лет назад +45

    Do a discus throw video :)

    • @benanhalt5291
      @benanhalt5291 5 лет назад

      Liam's lego world 76.8 is by a women, but the men’s is below 75

    • @lullulu4173
      @lullulu4173 5 лет назад

      Ben Anhalt sureeeeee it is

    • @sagejay8358
      @sagejay8358 5 лет назад +4

      Lul Lulu well a women’s discus is significantly lighter

    • @Crymeareva
      @Crymeareva 4 года назад

      @@sagejay8358 i guess its half the weight of what men throw

  • @Gbonejohn1974
    @Gbonejohn1974 2 года назад +2

    his technique is effortlessly smooth ,even his world record looked in slow motion

  • @daleftuprightatsoldierfield
    @daleftuprightatsoldierfield Год назад +2

    77’3.75” is the new world record just set by Crouser

  • @philipanderson6672
    @philipanderson6672 3 года назад +3

    Anyone watching this after Crouser broke the OL/WR in Tokyo with an INSANE throw?

    • @mjf69
      @mjf69 3 года назад

      He broke the WR in qualifiers. He set the OR 3 times out of his 6 throws in Tokyo but didn't break the WR in the actual olympics

  • @kedrickswain6509
    @kedrickswain6509 3 года назад +5

    Yep, this aged weirdly. Congrats to Ryan!

  • @diabl2master
    @diabl2master 3 года назад +6

    "Not beyond the realm of reason"
    WIRED: "Almost impossible"

    • @solderbuff
      @solderbuff 3 года назад +1

      When an athlete sounds more literary than a journalist.

  • @Zachafinackus
    @Zachafinackus 4 года назад +1

    Man, I miss this series. Hopefully it comes back soon!

  • @GalinDray
    @GalinDray 4 месяца назад +1

    Ryan Crouser at this moment is literally the best shot putter who has ever lived. He holds the world record and has broken it multiple times at this point. I hope this guy can find a way to break 24 some day

  • @ianmacfarlane1241
    @ianmacfarlane1241 5 лет назад +12

    Beautiful to watch - enormous power and a lot of grace.
    The repetition was incredible .

  • @charisvento14
    @charisvento14 3 года назад +3

    He won Olympic gold with a new Olympic record 23.30m with his WR 23.37m. 🥇👑

  • @DeadSparko
    @DeadSparko Год назад +7

    Whos here after his 23.56m throw?

  • @Portgas-D.Ace---
    @Portgas-D.Ace--- 2 года назад +2

    The crazy thing is this guy Crouser now put a new World Record💪

  • @theengineeredbody
    @theengineeredbody 3 года назад +3

    Ryan breaks the record in Tokyo Olympics 23.30m

  • @jayden-lt7hm
    @jayden-lt7hm 3 года назад +16

    next do “why it’s almost impossible for you to get a girlfriend”

  • @Chimonya
    @Chimonya 3 года назад +3

    Finally a clean record holder.

  • @bottlerocket3218
    @bottlerocket3218 3 года назад +2

    Watching Ryan Crouser throw the shot put is amazing, he has the strength of a weightlifter but the agility of a ballet dancer.

  • @suhas9491
    @suhas9491 3 года назад +7

    Who is here after won tokyo 2020 gold

  • @Taco2k_
    @Taco2k_ 3 года назад +5

    Great job to Ryan Crouser for beating the WR by over a quarter meter.

  • @noahmannen7947
    @noahmannen7947 4 года назад +8

    Wired: why it's almost impossible to shot put 24 meters
    Me: because it's hard

  • @NarkarBros
    @NarkarBros 3 года назад +40

    I can throw 24.. Feet not Meters

    • @LUKFUNTV
      @LUKFUNTV 3 года назад +2

      That's still impressive.

    • @smoceany9478
      @smoceany9478 3 года назад

      i can throw 24, inches

  • @artgreen6915
    @artgreen6915 Год назад

    So much power, so elegantly delivered. His spins are works of art.

  • @namansewani
    @namansewani 2 года назад +2

    i got to know this guy has a lot of brute strength, can squat 800 pounds and bench more than 500 pounds. Man this guy is actually more than a beast. This guy can be anything powerlifter, a fighter, a runner,etc. That's what I call a legend.

  • @danguyen2481
    @danguyen2481 3 года назад +14

    Who's here after he broke the world record and sent it 76 feet!!!

    • @analcommando1124
      @analcommando1124 3 года назад +2

      Americans ... how hard is it to say 23.37 metres? Even then Americans say "meters".

  • @dankthegank1742
    @dankthegank1742 5 лет назад +9

    That spin they do before “putting” it looks so dope lol idk why it just looks so perfect? I’m not sure what to call it.

    • @nate-bc5pu
      @nate-bc5pu 5 лет назад +1

      when i did athletics we just called it the shot put spin. same as the discus spin

  • @ProjectLuark
    @ProjectLuark 4 года назад +5

    I got the record for that year at my school years ago with 33’ 9”. And that was my last shot put of the season. I was locked at 31’ or 32’ so that was everything I had.

  • @RokieYTGaming
    @RokieYTGaming 4 года назад

    I am really impressed with this dudes sense of balance.

  • @pravinshitole96k
    @pravinshitole96k Год назад +2

    Thank you for explaining shot put❤

  • @et5222
    @et5222 9 месяцев назад +6

    Update: Crouser broke the world record agan in 2023 it is now 23.56 (77'3.5)

  • @Gameplay_006
    @Gameplay_006 2 года назад +5

    Ryan Crouser has the new world record in the shot put at an astounding 23.37m in the 2021 Olympics, surpassing the previous record held by Randy Barnes. It's nice to see this man again after knowing that he now is the world record holder.

  • @IRONRIDER97
    @IRONRIDER97 Год назад +3

    Cut 2: This very guy #RyanCrouser broke the WR Multiple times. 23.37 , 23.56 😎

    • @IRONRIDER97
      @IRONRIDER97 Год назад +2

      He might as well do a 24m or a near 24m like 23.70/80/90

  • @matron9936
    @matron9936 4 года назад +1

    Accidentally throwing it in the wrong direction

  • @TheVatonaught
    @TheVatonaught 3 года назад +14

    In the mid 1960's I threw against Brian Oldfield...he was a force in getting the rotation style legalized. Brian threw 75 feet way back in history...he deserves some mention Dude.

  • @FireNovaHD
    @FireNovaHD 5 лет назад +92

    "Why it's almost impossible for me to get a girlfriend"

    • @Time_Wasting_Goose
      @Time_Wasting_Goose 5 лет назад +16

      *ALMOST! That means you have a chance!*

    • @nomiyadukes4709
      @nomiyadukes4709 4 года назад +4

      Almost keep going king🙏🙏

    • @Pro-dd4dv
      @Pro-dd4dv 4 года назад

      Don't be so needy its not like you can't survive

    • @karrde666666
      @karrde666666 4 года назад +4

      everyone is capable of getting a fat girl

    • @aus3492
      @aus3492 3 года назад +3

      Because you are on RUclips watching shot put videos.

  • @sparklingtuna1
    @sparklingtuna1 5 лет назад +17

    "Why it's almost impossible to shot..."
    Robert Oberst: hold my beer!

  • @StickWuzHere
    @StickWuzHere 5 лет назад +30

    I feel like I'll tear all types of ligaments if I even attempt it😂

    • @1SeekTruth1
      @1SeekTruth1 5 лет назад

      Jerl La Vert 😏excuses ..excuses

    • @PS3paulio2000
      @PS3paulio2000 5 лет назад

      Jerl La Vert its cool actually just dont try the pro technique lol

  • @OtakuLogan2017
    @OtakuLogan2017 4 месяца назад +1

    Crouser is now a 3-time Olympic champion.

  • @namansewani
    @namansewani Год назад +2

    ryan crouser has done it and he broke the world record and broke it again with his current best at 23.57 with this record it is pretty much possible to break the 24 metre mark in the future

  • @Mitjitsu
    @Mitjitsu 5 лет назад +31

    Next: Why it's almost impossible to throw a javelin 100m.

    • @liamtully4553
      @liamtully4553 5 лет назад +1

      Mitjitsu it’s actually been done, Uwe Hohn is the only person to achieve this feet with a throw of 104.8m. This was becoming too dangerous to safely stage competitions so the redesigned the javs to have a centre of gravity that was more foreword (4cm), forcing throws to be smaller

    • @tjbanville
      @tjbanville 5 лет назад +1

      I would actually bet quite a bit of money that we would see a 100m javelin throw (modern jav) before a 24m shot put. Perhaps even by one of today's current athletes.

    • @boston0086
      @boston0086 5 лет назад

      tjbanville the Germans might break the 100 meters limit

    • @chefboyjc9439
      @chefboyjc9439 4 года назад

      @@liamtully4553 Why its almost impossible to throw a javelin 105m

    • @havok-zpeedx83
      @havok-zpeedx83 4 года назад

      Good news Johannes Vetter just did ut a few weeks ago