auckland scoop co nz » Hobbs Ignites Opening Of Track And Field Champs scoop.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scoop.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 6:51 am
In perfect summer conditions, the Porritt Classic served
up a New Zealand resident record, six meeting records, a
pair of national Para records and a slew of personal bests
on a thrilling day of action in Hamilton.
Led by
Portia Bing’s blistering New Zealand resident record in
the 400m hurdles, a formidable hammer throw by Lauren Bruce
and yet another shot put victory for Jacko Gill over Tom
Walsh, the day was chock full of outstanding memories on a
great advertisement for the strength in depth of New Zealand
athletics.
In one of the first track events of the
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