TOM WALSH MARRIES HIS BIGGEST PRICE
Woman’s Day Magazine NZ|October 15, 2023
The champion shot putter wed the love of his life in a romantic ceremony in Christchurch
Cloe Willetts
TOM WALSH MARRIES HIS BIGGEST PRICE

It's a calm and cloudless afternoon at Christchurch's Waipuna Estate as bride Dana Mulcahy smiles at her groom, shot put champion Tom Walsh, and prepares to share her vows by the snowcapped Southern Alps.

Surrounded by native bush and vibrant spring blossoms, the couple look relaxed and polished, with Dana in an elegant drop-sleeve gown and Tom dressed in a navy suit that accommodates the 137kg frame that's helped him win two Commonwealth gold medals, two Olympic bronzes and a world championship.

It's a beautiful but rare sight for their guests, who've come from all around New Zealand and overseas to celebrate the sports-loving duo. Usually, the laid-back pair spend their days together in casualwear, playing golf, travelling between Tom's competitions or walking their beloved golden retriever Rippa on the beach.

"To some people, you're an athlete, a double Olympic medallist and a world champion, but to me, you are so much more," says occupational therapist Dana, 29, in her vows. "You're my world, a ray of sunshine, my soulmate and, soon to be, my husband. Whether we are together or far apart, I always know you're near. You can always make me smile, even from the other side of the world."

Tom, who is also a fully qualified builder, follows with his own heartfelt vows, acknowledging they've experienced incredible moments, as well as the challenge of many periods of long-distance during their nine-year relationship.

"We've built a home and embraced the joys of raising Rippa together, and through it all, I wouldn't change a single thing," says the 31-year-old, who was recently recognised as the sixth best shot putter in history. "Everything I've achieved to date is down to your unwavering support and honesty, even sometimes when I don't want to hear it." Tom tells his bride she's the most caring and supportive partner he could've asked for, calling her his best friend.

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