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Tom Walsh dominates national athletics championships, claims 10th straight shot put title

March 9, 2019

The world champion blitzed the field in Christchurch. (Source: Other)

Shot put world champion Tom Walsh has dominated the field for a 10th straight New Zealand title, taking first place at the national athletics championships in Christchurch.

Walsh, 27, threw a staggering 21.70 metres with his second-to-last throw of the evening, nearly a metre clear of his closest challenger, fellow Kiwi Jacko Gill, who threw 20.71m.

Poland's Konrad Bukowiecki finished third with 20.25m.

The win caps a brilliant 12 months for Walsh - seeing him lift the world indoor title, Commonwealth Games gold medal and the Diamond League as he builds towards next year's Olympic Games in Japan - having won bronze in Rio de Janeiro three years ago.

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