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Jacko to Kungsträdgården and maybe to the Olympics…

AUCKLAND (NZL): New Zealand sensation in shot put Jacko Gill is certain he will qualify for the London Olympics when he lines up against the world’s best in Sweden in late July.

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

Where to watch Stockholm 2025

The 2025 Wanda Diamond League season continues in Stockholm on Sunday, June 15.

The action begins at 17:14 local time (GMT/UTC+2) with the women’s high jump and the main two-hour programme and global broadcast starts at 18:00 local time with the women’s 400m hurdles.

For information on where to watch in your territory, select the country you are in from the dropdown menu.

The list is subject to change. Please consult local TV schedules for definitive information.