Adams took up shot put only three years ago and has since won the world championship and now the Paralympic gold medal. Video / TVNZAdams took up shot put only three years ago and has since won the world championship and now the Paralympic gold medal. She sought out her coach and sister, Dame Valerie, and the two shared an embrace before Adams had the New Zealand flag draped around her shoulders. Adams' Paralympic gold is the latest in a growing collection of sporting feats for the Adams family. While Lisa Adams has added a gold medal to her collection, her campaign at the Paralympic Games isn't over.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 29, 2021 06:56 UTC