Nelson, in the ring for his final attempt, threw the shot straight, but he stepped over the line.

NPR: Shot-Putter Nelson Fails To Make Olympic Grade

Straight-talking Carrie, who led her pride and joy round the parade ring at Haydock as little daughter Hannah watched from her pushchair, may have fewer qualms.

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