Key Takeaways
- Raven Saunders won the silver medal in women’s shot put at the Tokyo Olympics.
- They got 18 months suspension from the 2023 World Championships.
- Currently, Saunders is facing criticism for her dance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Raven “Hulk” Saunders is an American track and field athlete, specializing in shot put and discus throw.
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Saunder won the silver medal in women’s shot put and received a lot of love and support.
Saunder has been openly lesbian and has discussed their experiences with depression.
Additionally, they work as an advocate for racial justice, mental health, and animal rights, particularly focusing on bovines, especially bulls.
Raven has been involved in controversy; during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, they raised their arms and crossed them in the shape of an X on the podium.
They stated that this gesture symbolized their support for oppressed people.
After an 18-month suspension for missing drug tests from the 2023 World Championships, Saunder has qualified to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Raven Saunders was once a silver medalist competing in the final of the women’s shot put in the 2024 Olympics.
However, they are facing criticism on social media for her dance and appearance with colorful hair.
A Twitter user, @a_westgate, posted a video of Saunder dancing and twerking out of excitement, which sparked a lot of discussion and varied reactions from the public.
I've never wanted an American olympian to lose so badly in my life pic.twitter.com/nM3eyTnkgs
— A. Westgate (@a_westgate) August 8, 2024
One user, @JuanValder72733, commented on the video of her dancing:
“No class. America is trash.”
(Source: X)
Some described it as disgusting, horrifying, garbage, trash, and embarrassing and made many more harsh comments.
While very few people are defending her, saying:
“Not a single person on these comments could even achieve getting there, but all have something to say. She’s having fun and not hurting anyone.”
(Source: X)
Despite all this drama, Saunder is a powerhouse, loved by many, with some even simply for her.
raven saunders if you’re looking for a wife lmk https://t.co/XXWtWBz77M
— oak 🍄👈 (@harbingerofsoup) August 3, 2021
People are also curious about her love life and whether she has a partner or a wife.
Unfortunately, there isn’t much information available about her personal life.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Raven Saunder’s mother died in 2021.
- Saunder was born in 1996 (age 28 years).
- They usually wear masks in competitions.
