Tomas Walsh reacts as the judges make a decision during the Men's Shot Put qualification at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: Getty ImagesCanterbury-based shot-putter Tom Walsh was given a fright before he qualified for his final at the Tokyo Olympics. Walsh was red-flagged in all three throws of qualification before an appeal enabled him to proceed into Thursday's final. But following an appeal his throw was reinstated, 20.38m putting him in 8th position going into the third and final qualifying round. Walsh rallied and delivered, his third effort travelling well past the auto qualifying mark, but again the red flag was raised.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2021 18:45 UTC