Raven Saunders’ Net Worth – Achievements, Career

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Raven ‘Hulk’ Saunders, born on May 15th,1996, is an American track and field athlete who majors in the shot put and discus throw. She was the Olympian who was second in women’s shot put for the Tokyo Olympics event that was held in 2020 with a heave of 19. 79 m (259 ft) / 64 ft 11. 

She has clinched two NCAA collegiate titles at Southern Illinois University in the shot put, and two more NCAA shot put titles for the University of Mississippi. She was the world junior silver medalist in 2014/2015 and the Pan American junior champion in 2015.

Raven Saunders Estimated Networth As On 2024

Current data indicate that the American shot putter Raven Saunders’ estimated net worth is about 1.5 million US Dollars as of 2024.

Saunders, a very accomplished athlete, accumulated this wealth by participating in various well-known athletic championships and contests of the NCAA, the World Championships, and the Olympics. Mila finally got a silver in the shot put in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020, further enhancing her collection.

Her achievements also extend beyond her performance, but also to those sponsorships and various endorsements she gets. Besides, Saunders has not only raised her voice on social issues but has also supported such communities.

Highlights Of Raven Saunder’s Career

In high school, Raven Saunders began her career, and she made the record high school national record for shot put. This she took to college, Southern Illinois University, and later to the University of Mississippi, where she had a successful run in championships.

Early Career

2014: Saunders made her international debut at the World Junior Championships in Athletics in Eugene, Oregon, winning a silver medal.

2015: She won the shot put title at the Missouri Valley Conference and set a new American Junior category record by throwing beyond 18 meters.

2016: Saunders set a 23-year-old outdoor championship record with a throw of 19.33 meters. She also competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics, finishing 5th.

Recent Achievements

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Saunders won a silver medal in the shot put with a throw of 19.79 meters.

2021: She secured second place at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials with a throw of 19.96 meters 

Apart from her accomplishments as a sportswoman, Saunders actively speaks for Black, LGBTQIA+, and mentally ailing individuals. It also raises her awareness level by engaging other people in social networks, thus, it helps her reach even more people with her message.

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