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Kiwi shot put thrower Tom Walsh wins Diamond League final with monster throw

August 31, 2018

Kiwi shot putter Tom Walsh has taken out the men’s final event at the Diamond League in Zurich this morning.

He finished on top of the overall standings of the Diamond League shot put, with an overall score of 33.00 points after competing in five events.

7th June 2018, Bislett stadium, Oslo, Norway; Bislett Games, Diamond League Athletics meeting; Tom Walsh of New Zealand competes in the men's shot put during the IAAF Diamond League held at the Bislett Stadium

Tom Walsh of New Zealand competes in the men's shot put during the IAAF Diamond League held at the Bislett Stadium in Norway. (Source: Photosport)

The 26-year-old threw a massive 22.60m in the second round, only seven centimetres shy of his personal best he threw in Auckland at the start of this year.

He beat US thrower Darren Hill (22.40m) and fellow American Ryan Crouser (22.18m) in the final. 

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