Nicoll eyes shot put glory after Olympic bobsleigh
Adele Nicoll throws in the Commonwealth Games shot put final just five months after competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.
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"Being able to know when my body needs a rest has been the biggest challenge for me."
— Adele Nicoll , Athlete
"I feel like a top five is a real achievable target for me and you never know, if I get it right, I know that I am capable of throwing big distances."
— Adele Nicoll , Athlete
Key People
Adele Nicoll is a dual-sport athlete competing in bobsleigh and shot put.
Ashleigh Nelson is a former sprinter who competed with Adele Nicoll in bobsleigh.
Justine Nicoll is Adele's mother and a supportive figure in her athletic journey.
Mica McNeill is a bobsleigh athlete who encouraged Adele Nicoll to pursue the sport.
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Adele Nicoll throws in the Commonwealth Games shot put final just five months after competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsleigh.
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