Steel Hearted
Up until her retirement in the early 2020s, the women’s shot put had been dominated for more than a decade by Valerie Adams.
In recent years, though, the discipline has entered an era defined by competitiveness, camaraderie and individualism.
In this video feature, Adams provides insight on the current generation of shot putters. From the realities of life as a thrower to the tactics behind the event, she relives the 2025 World Championships final and reflects on the rivals who she once competed against during her career and who are now among the current stars of the event.
Interview and video production by Marta Gorczyńska for World Athletics