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Tom Walsh becomes first man in history to defend Diamond League shot put title

September 6, 2019
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Tom Walsh (file picture). (Source: 1 NEWS)

New Zealand's Tom Walsh has become the first man in history to defend the Diamond League shot put title.

The defending world champion won the season finale in Brussels, Belgium with a throw of 22.3 metres.

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