FRANCE: Meeting d’Athlétisme Stanislas Nancy, Tomblaine – 8 July 2012 Valerie Adams maintained her unbeaten record this season in her lead up to defending her Olympic title, with a winning shot put of 20.97m in Tomblaine. Adams was consistent with all attempts over 20 metres (20.41, 20.62, 20.26, 20.29, 20.97, … [Read more...]
Kiwis abroad end June 03rd 2012
USA Prefontaine Classic Diamond League Eugene Oregon – 1/2 June 2012 This year’s world leading javelin thrower Stuart Farquhar of Hamilton finished third at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene Oregon. Farquhar sent the javelin out to 82.23m in the opening round of the competition but was unable to improve over the … [Read more...]
Kiwis abroad ending 27th May 2012
INDONESIA Jakarta International 10km Road Race – 20 May 2012 National road champion Lisa Robertson finished fifth in 37m 22s. Kenyan runners filled the first three placings, Philes Ongori, who won the 2011 Rotterdam marathon, won in 33m 12s from Eunice Chebichii 33m 17s and Peninah Arusei 33m 27s. Silas Kiprutoof Kenya … [Read more...]