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Which Australian athletes have won an olympic medal in discus or shot put?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Australian athletes have won one medal in shot put and one medal in discus. Shot Put: Gael Mulhall-Martin won bronze at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Discus: Daniela Costian won bronze at the 1992 Games in Barcelona.
Has Valerie Vili won a metal?
{| ! style="background-color: rgb(176, 196, 222)" colspan="3" | Valerie Vili Medal record |} {| ! colspan="3" | Olympic Games |} Gold 2008 Beijing Shot put {| ! colspan="3" | World Championships |} Gold 2007 Osaka Shot putBronze 2005 Helsinki Shot put {| ! colspan="3" | World Indoor Championships |} Gold 2008 Valencia Shot put {| ! colspan="3" | Commonwealth Games |} Gold 2006 Melbourne Shot putSilver 2002 Manchester Shot put
What games were played at the first Olympic games?
The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five days. The ancient Games included running, long jump, shot put, javelin, boxing, pankration and equestrian events.
Who won the most gold medals in shot put?
In 776 BC, Koroibos won the first Track and Field gold medal.
When was tennis added to the summer Olympics?
Tennis was a part of the original modern Olympics that were started in 1896. Tennis was an Olympic sport until after the 1924 Olympics when it was dropped. Tennis, again, became an Olympic sport beginning with the 1988 Olympics.
How long has javelin been part of the Olympics?
Shot put has been competed since the modern Olympic Games were begun in 1896. The first winner was Robert Garrett of the United States with a put of 11.22 meters (36 feet, 9 3/4 inches).
When was the first women's shot put event?
At the Olympic Games, women's shot put debuted at the 1948 Games in London.
How many olympic medals did Robert Garrett win?
6 - 2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze Robert Garrett won gold in discus throw and shot put at the 1896 Games in Athens, silver in high jump and long jump at the 1896 Games, and bronze in standing triple jump and shot put at the 1900 Games in Paris.
What Olympic games did Valerie villi attend?
shot put
What event is valerie Adams competing in the 2012 olympic games?
Shot put
How many olympic games has valerie vili been to?
Valerie Vili has competed in 2 Olympic Games. She finished 8th in women's shot put at the 2004 Games in Athens and won the gold medal in women's shot put at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Has an American woman ever won an Olympic gold medal in shot put?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, no. Only one American woman has won an Olympic medal in shot put, that being Earlene Brown who won bronze at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome.
When was Athletics brought into the Olympics?
Athletics has been part of the modern Olympic Games since the first Games in 1896. Athletic events at the 1896 Games were 100 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1500 meter run, 110 meter hurdles, marathon, high jump, pole vault, long jump, triple jump, shot put, and discus.
Who is an olympic shot put champion?
Tom Simpson
What do Olympic shot put people wear?
Shorts
How many pounds does a males Olympic size shot put?
sizec shot put
In which olympic event would you hurl a heavy metal ball?
Shot put. It's a track and field event usually.
