Adam Nelson
Adam Nelson
Adam Nelsonis an American shot putter and Olympic gold medalist. In 2013, almost a decade after the 2004 Summer Olympics concluded, Nelson was awarded the shot put gold medal after the original winner, Yuriy Bilonog, tested positive for doping after further testing...
ProfessionShot Putter
Date of Birth7 July 1975
champion considered events matter minor whether within
I'm in one of those events whether or not you are the world champion it doesn't really matter so much because it is a minor event within the sport, at least it is considered a minor event by the sponsors.
change changing eloquent group guys highest minds opinions performing speak sponsors start support time
We've got a group of (U.S.) guys now who are colorful, smart, eloquent when they speak and are performing at the highest levels. I think it's time sponsors start changing their minds when they see the support we get internationally and nationally. ... I want to change people's opinions of our event.
acceptable five
Five fouls is not acceptable at this level,
cleaning
We've been cleaning up after them every day.
competition guys likelihood
You have to be careful, but having guys around is a big advantage. When you go to a competition, it's in all likelihood going to be no more competitive than your practices.
door finally five full knocking means moment past
I've been knocking on the door for the past five years and finally doing it in this one moment means everything has come full circle,
close door knocking
I've been knocking on the door for a long time, ... I've had so many close calls.
emotions hard last smith threw worked
After Rutger Smith threw his last throw, emotions got the better of me. I've worked really hard for this moment.
notice sunny
I didn't notice the rain. I thought it was sunny all day long.
characters great job money packaging running
They do a great job packaging it. They've got some great characters routinely in the running for the big money.
messes schedule
It messes with your schedule a little bit,
gave notice people sunny worry
I didn't even notice the rain. I thought it was sunny all day long. The Finnish people just gave me the energy, and I didn't even worry about the little sprinkles that we were feeling.
athletes good laid plain respond scream straight upset yell
He's very straight forward, very laid back. He's not going to yell and scream at you. And at this level, most of athletes don't respond well to an overbearing coach. He has a lot of information, a good eye. He's not going to upset you. He's just going to give you the plain truth. And that is what we all need.
everywhere north ride unless
I ride it pretty much everywhere in Macon - unless I have to go to north Macon.