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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    Tom Walsh thinks luck may have been on his side for his record breaking effort in Zurich

    Tom Walsh thinks luck may have been on his side for his record breaking effort in Zurich


    The world champion Kiwi has broken the Diamond League record by four
    centimetres, with a best heave of 22 point six zero metres.

    Walsh says it was a heck of a field.

    He says it was one of the best comps with three other guys over 22 metres,
    with him just a bit luckier.

    Victory in Zurich also sees Walsh wrap up the overall Diamond League title
    for the second time.

    He pockets 75 thousand dollars for his efforts.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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