ZB ZB
Opinion
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Listen to NAME OF STATION
Up next
Listen live on
ZB

"These are the reasons I do this sport": Maddi Wesche on her silver shot put success

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 10 Aug 2024, 2:39pm
Photo / Getty
Photo / Getty

"These are the reasons I do this sport": Maddi Wesche on her silver shot put success

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 10 Aug 2024, 2:39pm

Maddison-Lee Wesche claimed the silver medal in a thrilling women’s shot put final at the Paris 2024 Olympics this morning.  

Yemisi Ogunleye of Germany emerged as the ultimate champion, but not before a nail-biting battle with Wesche for the top spot.  

For most of the final, Wesche held the lead. However, Ogunleye had a remarkable final round throw, stealing the lead from the Kiwi athlete. 

Piney caught up with Wesche for a chat about her incredible achievement. 

She told him that she’s pretty happy, liking the feeling of throwing a personal best at the Olympics and getting a silver medal, though she would’ve liked the gold. 

LISTEN ABOVE 

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you