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
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I ride it pretty much everywhere in Macon - unless I have to go to north Macon.
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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,
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I've been knocking on the door for a long time, ... I've had so many close calls.
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Five fouls is not acceptable at this level,
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When the competition was over, ... five years of frustrations and just being so close, knocking on the door so many times and have it taken away from my by, you know, less than what's measurable.. To finally win that gold medal, it really was an amazing experience and an amazing sensation.
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We need series like the NAPA Auto Parts Rocky Mountain Challenge Series competing here at IMS. Race fans will have a lot of fun and see a great race as we have put together a fantastic racing lineup this weekend.
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I didn't notice the rain. I thought it was sunny all day long.
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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.
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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.
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After Rutger Smith threw his last throw, emotions got the better of me. I've worked really hard for this moment.