26 Aug 2016

Adams returns to winner's circle

2:06 pm on 26 August 2016

New Zealand shot putter Valerie Adams is back atop the podium less than two weeks after winning silver at the Olympics in Rio.

Valerie Adams missed out on a third gold medal after being pipped by the United States' Michelle Carter.

Valerie Adams missed out on a third gold medal after being pipped by the United States' Michelle Carter. Photo: AFP

Adams won the Lausanne Diamond League meeting in Switzerland with a throw of 19.94 metres.

She beat the Olympic gold medallist, America's Michelle Carter, who managed a put of 19.49m for second.

Carter's win in Rio came when she threw a massive 20.63m with her final throw to beat Adams' earlier attempt of 20.42m.