Media3′s slightly regressive indy vibe

Sometimes the ultimate prize can take a little longer.

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25th August, 2012

The perils of Valerie. After the tears, the silver-dipped disappointment and the howling administrative cock-ups, the ultimate triumph of Valerie Adams slapped a happy ending on our own Olympics melodrama. The reversal of fortune certainly provided a golden moment in our coverage. Rachel Smalley all but required tethering to the 3 News: Firstline desk such was her overexcitement. She went into orbit anyway. “Valerie Adams is the No 1 shot-putter on the planet!” she carolled, speaking from the breakfast broadcasting stratosphere. Adams, speaking from Europe, still had her feet on ...

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