Thursday, September 20

Valerie Adams has finally received her Olympic gold medal. The shot putter has been presented with the medal at a ceremony at the Cloud on Auckland's waterfront. An emotional Adams thanked New Zealanders for the love and support she's received, and for the continued confidence in her as an athlete. "I do this for you and I do this for our country. Thank you so much."

Photo by SNPA Sep 17, 2012