Tom Walsh
Sports History NZ: Coming Soon
Jesse Mulligan, host of the daily Afternoons programme on RNZ, talks to our athletes, administrators and journalists about major moments in New Zealand sport. Audio
Shot putter Tom Walsh shocked by Victoria cancelling Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria have been cancelled, with the state government blaming the rising costs.
Nathan Rarere asked champion shot putter Tom Walsh who's competing in Europe, if he'd… Audio
Midday Sports News for 16 May 2023
Midday Sports News for 16 May 2023. Blues captain Dalton Papali'i will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season after being suspended for three weeks for a dangerous tackle. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Tom Walsh
In today's NZ Sporting History we look back at the stellar career of shot putter, Tom Walsh. He talks to Jesse about his history in the sport and what's next in his career. Audio
Joelle King and Tom Walsh flagbearers for Commonwealth Games
Joelle King and Tom Walsh will be New Zealand's joint flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Friday morning.
The ceremony runs from 6am tomorrow morning, with the… Audio
Tom Walsh looks overseas for career as NZ border uncertain
One of the country's most beloved athletes is considering picking up his shot and moving offshore because of the constraints of MIQ.
Tom Walsh talks to Lisa Owen.
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'Really happy' shot put champ Tom Walsh celebrates Olympics bronze
Tom Walsh - the builder from Timaru - is now the proud owner of two Olympic bronze medals.
Walsh heaved a 22.47 throw to put himself on the podium, alongside Americans Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs.
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Tokyo Olympics: Fan ban disappointing, but understandable - Walsh
Olympic organisers have banned spectators from the Tokyo Games, as Japan extends its Covid-19 state of emergency in the host city.
The Games begin on 23 July, and already hundreds of athletes and… Audio
Unprecedented safety measures in the lead up to the Olympics
With 81 days to go until the Olympic Games get underway in Tokyo, unprecedented measures are in place to get the New Zealand team to Japan in the midst of a global pandemic. Organisers are working… Audio
Walsh sharpens up with shot-put challenge
New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh has taken to thinking outside the circle to keep his competitve edge sharp.
Shot-putter Tom Walsh going for 11th national senior title
New Zealand shot-putter Tom Walsh admits to have been a little frustrated with how his season has gone so far but he's hoping to make amends at this weekend's National Track championships in… Audio
Walsh and Adams start their road to Tokyo
World shot put champions Tom Walsh and Dame Valerie Adams start their Olympic Games campaign at the annual Potts Classic meeting in Hastings on Saturday.
Shotput champion Tom Walsh settles for bronze
New Zealand shotputter Tom Walsh says he wouldn't change the way he approached yesterday's final at the Athletics World Champs despite having to settle for a bronze medal by just 1 centimetre. Walsh… Audio
Walsh wins 10th straight shot put title
World champion shot-putter Tom Walsh has won his 10th straight title at the national athletics championships in Christchurch.
Walsh wins in Oslo
The world champion shot putter, New Zealand's Tom Walsh has won at the Oslo Diamond League event setting a meeting record with his last throw.
Commonwealth Games: NZ brings home its biggest medals haul
New Zealand's biggest ever Commonwealth Games team will bring home the biggest pile of medals from an overseas Commonwealth Games later today. The 251-strong team won 46 medals, 15 gold, 16 silver… Audio
Commonwealth Games: Walsh wins gold but not how he wanted
It was the best day yet for the New Zealand team at the Commonwealth Games. World Champion Tom Walsh won gold in the men's shot put and while happy to take the title he was left a little disappointed… Audio
NZ sixth in Commonwealth Games medal tally
While the Silver Ferns' surprise loss was the big New Zealand failure at the Games yesterday, there were successes too. Lawn bowler Jo Edwards won New Zealand's fourth gold of the games when she… Audio
Walsh wins Big Shot with record throw
World Champion shot putter Tom Walsh didn't have any problems easily winning the Big Shot event in his hometown of Timaru.
Walsh wants to win at home
New Zealand's world champion shot putter Tom Walsh has invited some of the best shot putters in the world to a competition in his home town of Timaru.