New Zealand at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics
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| New Zealand at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | NZL |
| National federation | Athletics New Zealand |
| Website | www |
| in Daegu | |
| Competitors | 8 |
| Medals |
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| World Championships in Athletics appearances | |
New Zealand competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea.
Reigning World Shot Put champion Valerie Adams leads the initial team selection for the championships. Adams, who also claimed the 2007 World title and 2008 Olympic Gold, was one of four 2010 Commonwealth Games medalists to be named in the first portion of Athletics New Zealand's selection process. Further selections will be announced in June and the final team selection will be announced after 8 August 2011.[1][2]
The final team on the entry list comprises the names of 8 athletes.[3]
Medalists
The following competitors from New Zealand won medals at the Championships
| Medal | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
 Gold | Valerie Adams | Shot put |