Hammer time for a Chilean in Shrewsbury

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Chilean athlete Odette Palma has been living in Shrewsbury for three weeks while visiting her boyfriend’s family.

The popular 32-year-old recently qualified for next month’s Pan-American Games – America’s version of the European Championships – in Canada and Palma.

She’s been training rigorously at Shrewsbury Athletics Club to keep her skills sharp during her stay, Palma lives and trains in Australia with former Commonwealth Games gold medalist Peter Farmer.

Farmer also taken time out to pass on her extensive knowledge of the throwing disciplines, including discus and shot, to the club’s young athletes.

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