Valerie Adams report

Valerie Adams

Introduction
Valerie Adams is a famous, female New Zealand shot putter .She has broken many world records and has many gold medals. She is representing New Zealand in the Olympics and with a personal best throw of 21.24 metres she has as good chance of winning a medal.

Valerie Adams was born on October 6 1984 in Rotorua  New Zealand Her mother’s name is Lilka Nguamo and her father’s name is Sydney Adams. Her mother was Tongan and her dad was English born. She has several brothers and her youngest brother is a basketball player. Her mother inspired her to be the person she is today.

When she was in school she was the tallest kid in her class and she had big strong arms. She was always bullied because of her size.


She won 12 golds 6 silvers and 1 bronze medal.Valerie had represented New Zealand twice in the olympic games.And 3  times in the Commonwealth games.

Her mother died when she was 15. She was realy upset.At around the sme time she plyed shot put. Her mother inspires her.   

This year in the London Olympics 2012 Valerie Adams won New Zealand a silver medal.  I am so proud of her and I’m sure New Zealand is proud of her too.