The former world champion shot-putter's returned to competing overseas, having not done so since before Covid-19 shut down the world.

The Olympic bronze medalist concedes to being surprisingly emotional at his first competition last weekend in Arizona.

Walsh will throw at this weekend's Diamond League event in Doha.

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01 Sep: All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is walking towards a fear of losing as they count down to the biggest match of his tenure

28 Aug: Shot putter Tom Walsh has finished fifth at the latest Diamond League athletics event in Zurich

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