Walsh finished third at the World Championships in Doha after breaking and then losing the competition record with a personal best throw of 22.90 metres.

Walsh says it's given him extra motivation for 2020.

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07 Jun: Victory for Tom Walsh in the men's shot put at the latest Diamond League event in Rome

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