LONDON Olympic Games – 3-12 August 2012 Monday 6 August: Valerie Adams was unable to match the power of arch rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk in the defence of her Olympic crown in the shot put. Update: Adams wins Gold after Ostapchuk tests positive Adams had to settle for the silver medal as the Belarusian banged out … [Read more...]
Daegu wrap up
September 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
13th IAAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ATHLETICS, DAEGU SOUTH KOREA – 27 August to 4 September 2011 Day 3 29 August: GOLD FOR VALERIE ADAMS Valerie Adams retained her world shot put title with a come from behind win. After leading from round three with 20.04m, extending it to 20.72m in the next attempt, Adams was [...]Daegu … [Read more...]