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Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra was born on December 24, 1997, in Khandra village near Panipat, Haryana, India. Growing up in a farming family in rural India, his path to becoming one of the greatest javelin throwers in history was anything but conventional. As a child, Neeraj was overweight, and his family enrolled him in a local sports stadium primarily to help him get fit. It was there that a coach noticed his natural throwing ability and introduced him to the javelin, a discipline with virtually no tradition or infrastructure in India at the time.
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Valerie Adams is a renowned shot putter hailing from New Zealand, recognized for her remarkable achievements in athletics. Born on October 6, 1984, in Rotorua, New Zealand, she grew up in the competitive world of sports, showcasing exceptional talent from a young age. Adams burst onto the international scene in the early 2000s, making her Olympic debut in 2004. She has since become a two-time Olympic champion, claiming gold in both the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games. With a powerful build and extraordinary technique, she consistently sends the shot put soaring to great distances, evidenced by her personal best throw of 21.24 meters. Throughout her illustrious career, Adams has accumulated numerous accolades, including four World Championship titles and several Commonwealth Games medals. Her determination, alongside her dedication to the sport, has inspired many aspiring athletes in New Zealand and around the world. In recent years, Adams has focused on returning to competitive form and is building her legacy while mentoring young athletes, ensuring the next generation of shot putters are ready for the challenges ahead.
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