Valerie Adams (Athlete), born on October 6, 1984 in Rotorua, New Zealand. Valerie Adams's age 33 years & Zodiac Sign Libra, nationality New Zealander (by birth) & Race/Ethnicity is Multiracial. Let's check, How Tall is Valerie Adams?
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Valerie Adams Height
6 ft 6 in (196 cm/)
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| Height (in Feet-Inches) | 6 ft 6 in |
| Height (in Centimeters) | 196 cm |
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| Weight (in Kilograms) | 118 kg |
| Weight (in Pounds) | 260 lbs |
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Valerie Adams FAQs
What is Lisa Adams disability?
Adams was born and grew up in Rotorua, New Zealand. She was diagnosed with left hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy, at an early age. She played netball and basketball when she was growing up, and played rugby with the Waikite women’s able-bodied team in 2017.
Why is Valerie Adams important?
Commonwealth. Dame Valerie Adams is one of New Zealand’s most successful and celebrated Olympic athletes. Dame Valerie has competed at five editions of the Olympic Games, winning a staggering two golds, one silver and one bronze medal in shot put.
What is Valerie Adams ranked in the world?
DisciplinePlaceScoreWomen’s Shot Put61289Women’s Overall Ranking1861289
Why did Valerie Adams retire?
Adams, 37, says she is officially “hanging up these size 14 throwing shoes”. She broke down as she explained she had contemplated about her journey after winning bronze in the Tokyo Olympics. “I took some time to really process this thought and to see if this was something I actually wanted to do again.
Dame Valerie Kasanita Adams DNZM is a New Zealand shot putter. She is a four-time World champion, three time World Indoor champion, two-time Olympic and three-time Commonwealth champion. She currently holds the New Zealand, Oceanian, Commonwealth and equal World Championship records with a personal best throw of 21.24 metres. Adams won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro with a distance of 20.42 m behind US athlete Michelle Carter. Adams is one of only nine athletes to win world championships at the youth, junior, and senior level of an athletic event. She is the first woman to win four consecutive individual titles at the world track and field championships. In 1998 Adams met former javelin thrower Kirsten Hellier, who would become her coach for the next 11 years. Adams first came to prominence when winning the World Youth Championships in 2001, with a throw of 16.87 m. She followed this up in 2002 by becoming World Junior champion, throwing 17.73 m, and had her first taste of senior success winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games with 17.45 m.
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