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Valerie Adams

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Valerie Vili, née Adams (born October 6, 1984 in Rotorua) is a shot putter from New Zealand. In 2002 she became junior world champion and landed a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. In 2004 she finished 8th at the Olympic Games. The next year she earned a place in the international elite, winning a surprise bronze medal at the World Championships with a personal best throw of 19.87m. In addition, she finished second at the World Athletics Final.

Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Extra
2002 World Junior Championships Kingston, Jamaica 1st
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 2nd
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 2nd

External reference

Valerie Vili at World Athletics

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