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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    Tom Walsh has heaved his way to victory at the indoor silver tier shot put event in the Czech Republic

    Tom Walsh has heaved his way to victory at the indoor silver tier shot put event in the Czech Republic


    The two-time Olympic medallist produced a best throw of 21.96 metres - 20 centimetres down on his season's best.

    Walsh is competing in one more event on the European circuit before the world indoor championships in Glasgow next weekend.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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