Tom Walsh history with World Indoor gold
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Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title at Kujawy Pomorze, Poland to become the all-time record holder in the event..
The 34-year-old – who also won world indoor titles in 2016, 2018 and 2025 – now owns more world indoor medals than any male athlete in history.
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United States thrower Jordan Geist took an early lead with his opening effort of 21.64m. He followed it with several big throws, some close to 22 metres, but they were fouls.
Meanwhiel Walsh improved steadily throughout the competition, opening with 20.59m before improving to 21.21m in round two and 21.28m in round four.
Walsh kept his best until last, overtaking American Jordan Geist with his fifth effort and then extending that lead with his final throw of 21.82 metres to collect his fourth indoor gold.
Walsh has now equalled Dame Valerie Adams total in indoor gold medals, the two global shot put greats stand alone in their career dominance of the indoor championship arena.
Walsh has previously won gold in 2016, '18 and '25, silver in '24 and bronze in '14 and '22 and the outdoor champion in 2017.