Valerie Vili, 25-years-old, is an amazing athlete and has a powerful presence. She is 6’5″ and weights around 260lbs. Her size, which brought her teasing as a child, has aided in her ability to win gold as an adult. Valerie is not just an amazing athlete, but a humanitarian. She is as ambassador for Hospice South Auckland and through her works on and off the field has been a finalist for several awards in New Zealand honoring athletes who really make a difference.
| Olympic Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2008 Beijing | Shot put |
| World Championships | ||
| Gold | 2007 Osaka | Shot put |
| Gold | 2009 Berlin | Shot put |
| Bronze | 2005 Helsinki | Shot put |
| World Indoor Championships | ||
| Gold | 2008 Valencia | Shot put |
| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Gold | 2006 Melbourne | Shot put |
| Silver | 2002 Manchester | Shot put |
| IAAF World Cup | ||
| Gold | 2006 Athens | Shot put |