Thursday, 11 February 2021, 12:12 pm
One of the most enthralling storylines of the sporting
summer will open its next chapter on Saturday when Tom Walsh
and Jacko Gill resume their rivalry in the shot-put circle
at the Porritt Classic in Hamilton.
Gill, 26, is
currently riding the crest of a wave with three straight
victories over Walsh and a career-best throw of 21.52m at
the International Track Meet in Christchurch last
weekend.
But he will be wary of the constant threat of
three-time world champion Walsh, who has improved in
distance in each of his outings this season.
The
28-year-old started with 20.14m at the Night of 5s meet in