Lisa Adams
Lisa Adams is a celebrated New Zealand para-athlete known for her outstanding achievements in the shot put. Competing in the F37 classification, she has established herself as a leading figure in the sport, holding both the championship and world records. Adams has won multiple world titles, including gold medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2019 and 2023, and secured a Paralympic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Her recent victory at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi further underscores her dominance in the shot put discipline.
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Recent news mentions
Lisa Adams is a finalist in Para athletics - field.
Halberg Awards live updates: Who will claim New Zealand’s top sporting honour?
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Lisa Adams has opened New Zealand’s account at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in style with a golden return in the women’s shot put F37 final.
Lisa Adams wins world shot put F37 gold at World Para Athletics ChampionshipsNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
