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Nuray Bulbul

Why does Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders wear a mask?

Raven Saunders has never been afraid to make an impression, and they did just that in the Paris Olympics shot put semifinals on Thursday.

The American athlete, well-known for their mask, sunglasses, and dyed hair, is sporting their iconic appearance at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.Saunders, who goes by they/them, qualified for the women's shot put final with a third throw that measured 18.62 metres.The 28-year-old hopes to improve on the silver medal they took home from Tokyo three years prior.

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