New Zealander · Christchurch, New Zealand · Born 7 March 1992New Zealand shot putter, two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medallist, known for his consistent performances at major championships
Tom Walsh is New Zealand's most successful field athlete, a three-time World Champion in the shot put whose competitive versatility and consistency have made him one of the event's greats. A jovial and immensely popular figure on the athletics circuit, Walsh has won world, Commonwealth, and European titles, establishing New Zealand as an unexpected powerhouse in the throwing events. Walsh finished fourth at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, agonisingly missing a medal on countback after matching the bronze-medal distance, continuing a career that has made him New Zealand's most decorated field athlete of the modern era.
Shot put world champion and Olympic medalist
How They Played
Powerful thrower with exceptional technique and consistency
Lasting Impact
One of New Zealand's greatest field athletes and world-class shot putter
New Zealander Athletes