New Zealand's champion shot-putter Valerie Adams has received another accolade.
Adams, who has won two Olympic and 4 World outdoor titles, has won the Counties-Manukau Sports Supreme Award for a 13th straight year.
Val Adams wins in Belgium 2014. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Last weekend Adams was named the IAAF world female athlete of the year.
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Champion shot-putter Valerie Adams has been named the female world athlete of the year at the IAAF gala event in Monaco, becoming the first New Zealander to take the honour.
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