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Arsi Harju wins Sydney 2000 men's shot put athletics gold
Arsi Harju won the men's shot put gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000.
2000-09-22 · Olympic Stadium, Australia
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The story
Arsi Harju won the men's shot put gold medal in athletics at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000. The title went to Finland, with the competition held at Olympic Stadium, Australia. The winning mark was 21.29 metres.
How it unfolded
Adam Nelson (USA) took silver with 21.21 metres; John Godina (USA) took bronze with 21.20 metres.
The wider picture
Track and field medals were awarded for individual events rather than for an overall championship score. The event’s distance and final date identify the performance within an athletics programme running from 22 September to 1 October. The final gave each athlete a sequence of attempts, and the best valid mark decided the result. A foul attempt could not contribute to the final placing.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Arsi Harju | Finland |
| Silver | Adam Nelson | USA |
| Bronze | John Godina | USA |
Sources
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