Why so serious?
American Olympic shot putter Raven “The Hulk” Saunders turned heads at the Tokyo Games Friday, as she wore a striking mask printed with the smiling face of the Joker character from DC Comics.
“That’s so Raven,” USA Track and Field tweeted Friday with an image of Saunders in the mask, a pair of holographic sunglasses and green and purple hair to match the super villain’s infamous look.
The 25-year-old ended up throwing the shot 19.22 meters, or about 63 feet, which earned her a spot in Sunday’s final.
“I’m like literally the greatest person,” Saunders joked.
“But during competitions, I don’t like anybody.”
No joke! Saunders qualified for the women’s shot put final, throwing the shot 19.22 meters. Patrick Smith/Getty Images
While her outfits may attract “lots of looks,” Raven Saunders said they also serve as ice breakers. Christian Bruna/EPAThe South Carolina native wore a similar mask during the US Olympic trials and, if the rules allow it, she promised to flaunt an even more outlandish look during the next contest.
She admitted her outfit choices get “lots of looks” but they serve as an icebreaker for the athlete.
Follow all the 2020 Olympics action
- Daily updated medal counts, full schedule and results, athlete bios and more
- Full Post coverage of the Games
Raven Saunders promised to go for even more outlandish looks in future contests. Hannah Mckay/REUTERS“One of my things is like, everyone during the shot put, and I don’t know why, people are always smiling and talking. That’s not really me,” Saunders said.
“This is my way of like, being friendly I guess?”
With Post Wires
