Walsh claims bronze in shot put

Tom Walsh competes during the shot put at the Rio Olympics. Photo: Getty Images
Tom Walsh competes during the shot put at the Rio Olympics. Photo: Getty Images
Tom Walsh has claimed bronze in the shot put to win New Zealand's 15th medal of the Rio Olympics.

The 24-year-old from Timaru threw 21.36m to beat fourth-placed Franck Elemba of Congo by 16cm.

Fellow Kiwi Jacko Gill failed to make the final cut, finishing ninth with a throw of 20.50m.

American Ryan Crouser won the event, throwing an Olympic record 22.52m, while Joe Kovacs, also of the USA, was second with 21.78m.

 

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