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Dame Valerie Adams makes history again, but this time not on the athletics track

November 22, 2019

The shot putter has been named deputy chairperson of the newly elected Athletes’ Commission.

Olympics gold medallist Dame Valerie Adams has made more history in the world of athletics.

This time, however, the accolade has been earnt off the athletics track.

The talented shot putter has been named deputy chairperson of the newly elected Athletes Commission.

The appointment means Dame Valerie is one of the first active athletes to join the World Athletics Council as a full voting member.

It is her second term on the Athletes Commission.

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