New Zealand gets gold at 2008 Olympics in Beijing
Valerie Vili of New Zealand celebrates winning the women's shot put in 2008 Olympics in Beijing on August 16, 2008. Vili scored 20.56. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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