The double Olympic bronze medalist kicks off his Diamond League campaign at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene Oregon this weekend, the same venue where the world championships take place in July.

Tom Walsh says he's physically in great shape and is hopeful of throwing well over 22 metres to contend this weekend.

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29 Jun: Kiwi athletes are warned to be careful of their attire, after a first-of-its-kind doping case

07 Jun: Australia's Liam Adcock wins men's long jump at Rome Diamond League meet

07 Jun: Victory for Tom Walsh in the men's shot put at the latest Diamond League event in Rome

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26 May: A rebirth of sorts for 50-metre backstroker Andrew Jeffcoat

26 May: To Morocco..

23 May: Shot putter Tom Walsh has recorded his best heave in more than 14 months at a meet in Zagreb, Croatia

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