Valerie Vili
Valerie Vili's long winning streak came to an end at the
world indoor athletics championships in Qatar today.
New Zealand's reigning Olympic champion had to settle for a
silver medal at Doha behind her long-time rival, Nadzeya
Ostapchuk, of Belarus.
Vili, last beaten in competition in September, 2007, hurled a
best throw of 20.49m with her fifth and penultimate effort.
Ostapchuk bettered that with her own fifth throw of 20.68m
and extended her advantage with a final put of 20.85m.
The bronze medal was won by another Belarussian, Natallia
Mikhnevich, with 20.42m.
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