Gill, who left Takapuna Grammar at the end of last year to concentrate on his Olympic bid, received an invitation late on Tuesday night to the DN Galan meeting in Stockholm, the setting for a record 83 world athletics records. NZ media are informing. The unique “Big Shot” shot put competition takes place at the Kungstradgarden (Kings Garden), a tree-lined square in the heart of the city.
Athletics New Zealand will seek dispensation for “exceptional”Jacko Gill to throw at this year’s senior world championship after claiming he has had the same meteoric rise as Olympic Games sprinting champion Usain Bolt. The 16-year-old broke the 20m barrier for the first time on Saturday, and met the 2012 Olympic Games qualifying target, but IAAF rules prevent shot putters competing at the world championships until their 18th year reports stuff.co.nz.
From EME News