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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    Tom Walsh has given the thumbs up to the venue for his world title defence

    Tom Walsh has given the thumbs up to the venue for his world title defence


    The men's shot put world champion has finished second at the season-opening Diamond League event in Doha, where this year's world champs will be held.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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