Commonwealth Games for 2014

Commonwealth Games Athlete

Athlete’s Background

Possible Athletes:  Valerie Adams

Chosen Athlete: Name: Valerie Adams         Age: 29

Sport: Shot Put                           Representing: Valerie Adams is representing New Zealand

Background:

Key Characteristics (with evidence)

1. TEAM ADAMS: Valerie Adams' family is thrilled she has now won the Olympic gold medal. Pictured at the family home in Mangere, Auckland:

2. Valerie Kasanita Adams, ONZM is a shot putter from New Zealand. She is a four-time World champion, three time World Indoor champion and two-time Olympic and Commonwealth champion.

3. In 1998 Adams met former javelin thrower Kirsten Hellier, who would become her coach for the next 11 years.

4. She currently holds the New Zealand, Oceanian,Commonwealth and equal World Championship records with a personal best throw of 21.24 metres.