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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    Shot putter Tom Walsh's search for form continues ahead of the Paris Olympics

    Shot putter Tom Walsh's search for form continues ahead of the Paris Olympics


    He's finished fifth at a meet in the Czech Republic - his best heave of 21.17 metres is down on this year's best of 22.16 metres in February.

    Italian Leonardo Fabbri prevailed with a throw of 22.40.

    Pole vaulter Imogen Ayris cleared 4.34 metres to finish sixth at the same meet.

    Compatriot Olivia McTaggart failed to complete a clearance.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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