The Armory

Congratulations to Joe Kovacs on an incredible performance yesterday 5/31 at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco.

Joe captured the win with a world-leading throw of 22.58 meters (74 feet 1 inch), setting a new meet record and defeating one of the strongest shot put fields in the world.

The results are impressive, but those who know Joe understand that the performance is simply a reflection of who he is. He is a tremendous father, a genuinely good person, and one of the fiercest competitors you will ever meet. The discipline, consistency, and commitment he brings to everything he does continue to inspire those around him.

We are grateful to play a very small part in his journey and could not be happier for him. Seeing his hard work pay off on one of the sport’s biggest stages is incredibly rewarding.

Today’s performance was outstanding, but Joe would be the first to tell you that this is only one small step toward a much bigger goal. The mission remains the same: earning Olympic gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Today’s result is a powerful reminder that goal is well within reach.

Men’s Shot Put Results

Joe Kovacs (USA) – 22.58m (74’1”) – World Lead, Meeting Record
Ryan Crouser (USA) – 21.59m (70’10”)
Jordan Geist (USA) – 21.56m (70’9”)

Congratulations, Joe!

Best of luck to Bo, Cal and Pete as they make their way to their college campuses for summer training!

🏅STATE CHAMPION🏅. Big Shout-Out to ARMORY Athlete Lily McGuff (Dublin Karrer) for bringing home the gold metal in Girls High Jump at the 2026 OHSAA Middle School State Track Meet.

Lily has been a part of .are.the.armory athletics for the past two years where she is currently on the girls basketball club team under the supervision of Director of Basketball Operations where she’s underwent her first season of Sports Performance Training.

She won the gold on Saturday by jumping 5’1” in the state finals. She currently holds the school record with the height of 5’3” set earlier this season.

Congrats Lily! You are a State Champion! 🏅

Good luck to ,our Director of Group Fitness & Personal Training and Field Hockey Skills Coach here at The ARMORY!

She won’t be in tomorrow .are.the.armory because she’s running in the 130th !

YOU GOT THIS, HANNAH!!

We’re hosting a full blown recovery day .are.the.armory with the day after the Ohio Health Capital City Half and Quarter Marathon.

🗓️When: Sunday April 26
📍Where: 880 Kinnear Rd (The ARMORY)

Well have sauna & cold plunge set up outside of the garage doors to the sports performance building parking lot.

Normatech leg compression attachments set up inside on the chairs on the turf.

Towels will be provided but please bring a dry set of clothes!!

Food, vendor tables and much more! Register via the link in our bio and reach out to Hannah if you have any questions!



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