Jacko Gill stunned a big crowd at the Christchurch International Track Meet with his third successive win over Canterbury's former world champion Tom Walsh. Not many athletes can claim to have set a personal best and beaten a former world champion in their second event of the day – but Jacko Gill can after his third successive win over Kiwi shot put rival Tom Walsh. READ MORE:* Anna Grimaldi sets NZ record in Christchurch as Jacko Gill beats Tom Walsh again* Tom Walsh on the Jacko Gill challenge: ‘I’m a better thrower. It’s time to show it’* Jacko Gill hands Tom Walsh another defeat in shot put showdown at Cooks ClassicKai Schwoerer/Getty Images Tom Walsh (L) and Jacko Gill look on following the men's shot put event in Christchurch. John Davidson/Photosport Tom Walsh produced two season bests at the Christchurch International Track meet, but again finished second to Jacko Gill.

Source: Stuff February 06, 2021 23:37 UTC