That was all that stood between big Tom Walsh and another world shot put title in 2019. READ MORE:* Walsh's bitter taste of bronze in Doha* Walsh defends Diamond League crown* Walsh backs himself to win in crowded fieldWhat unfolded that night has been labelled one of the greatest events in athletics history. "I was 'righto, I'm not that far off the world record; I'm not going to have many other days like this, I'm going to have a crack at it'. For the record, Walsh, the defending champ, never recorded another legal distance beyond his stellar first effort. GETTY IMAGES Bronze medallist Tom Walsh: 'For three guys to throw that far in one competition was just crazy.'

Source: Stuff December 21, 2019 05:37 UTC