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Shaun Pickering: Olympian dies at age 61

Posted : 12 May 2023
Shaun Pickering, an Olympian and bronze medalist in the shot put for Wales in the Commonwealth Games, passed away at the age of 61.
 
Pickering placed 27th in the shot put in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics before winning bronze at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
 
Later, he was appointed the national throws coach for UK Athletics.
 
"Our thoughts are with Shaun's friends and family at this sad time," Welsh Athletics said.
 
"Everyone at Welsh Athletics is sad to hear the news that 'Hall of Fame' inductee, multiple Welsh Champion and record holder Shaun Pickering has passed away."
 
Shaun Pickering, a 61-year-old Olympian and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in shot put from Wales, has passed away.
 
Pickering placed 27th in the shot put at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. She went on to win bronze in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.
 
Later, he was appointed as the heavy throws national event coach for UK Athletics.

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