American beats heavy favorite, Valerie Adams of New Zealand US had not won woman's medal in event since 1960 USA's Michelle Carter caused an upset as she won gold in the women's shot put on the opening night of the track and field at the Rio Olympics. Carter beat the heavy favorite, New Zealand's Valerie Adams, with a throw of 20.63m. Adams had won the event in 2008 and 2012, and had not lost since 2010. Adams won silver on Friday with a throw of 20.42m. It has been a long time since an American...
American beats heavy favorite, Valerie Adams of New Zealand US had not won woman's medal in event since 1960 USA's Michelle Carter caused an upset as she won gold in the women's shot put on the opening night of the track and field at the Rio Olympics. Carter beat the heavy favorite, New Zealand's Valerie Adams, with a throw of 20.63m. Adams had won the event in 2008 and 2012, and had not lost since 2010. Adams won silver on Friday with a throw of 20.42m. It has been a long time since an American...
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