Shot-putter Sola finishes last

Samoan shot-putter Shaka Sola caused a stir at the World Championships in Helsinki today – by finishing last in the javelin.

Samoan shot-putter Shaka Sola caused a stir at the World Championships in Helsinki today – by finishing last in the javelin.

Luckless Sola believed he had blown his chance on the big stage after missing his flight and with it shot-put qualifying on Saturday night.

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