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Rising Kiwi running star goes 'feral' on quest for Paris Olympics
She recently eclipsed the 200m national record of 22.90s that had stood for 14 years.
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Rotorua’s paralympic champion Lisa Adams turns up heat at Sola Power event
Paralympic champion Lisa Adams dominates Sola Power Throwers Meet
'I didn't handle it': Why Tom Walsh is putting pressure on himself in home events
Tom Walsh is looking to steadily improve during his time at home.
Historic run and venue recognised with World Heritage Plaque
The plaque will be unveiled at 5.30pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.
'Proving people wrong': Tom Walsh's big plans for 2023
Tom Walsh is returning to the shot put circle with a chip on his shoulder.
Rising athletics star smashes long-standing New Zealand record
The young Aucklander has broken the New Zealand men's record set 21 years ago.
'Massive fraud': Usain Bolt reportedly missing millions in investments
The retired sprint star noticed discrepancies in his accounts and called for help.
Three-time Comm Games medallist retires
She won gold in 2018, plus silvers in 2014 and 2022.
'Made me miserable': Kiwi sprinter on Games snubs, American football move
The New Zealand 100m record holder will join the University of Hawai'i in 2023.
Big blow for NZ athletics: Kiwi sprinter ditches track for American football
He had recently been snubbed for selection to the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
Editorial: Sir Murray Halberg’s legacy lives on
OPINION: Our editorial on the passing of an altruistic legend.
Michael Burgess: Three things stood out about Sir Murray Halberg
Halberg’s 5000m gold medal victory is seared into the collective consciousness of Kiwis.
'One in a billion': Friend and teammate remembers Sir Murray Halberg
It was Sir Murray Halberg’s mind that made him “beyond human”, according to Barry Magee.
Olympian champion stripped of gold medal 10 years later
400-metre hurdles champion Natalya Antyukh has been disqualified for doping.
Olympic medallist Eliza McCartney sets date for comeback
Pole vaulter returning to competition after three years.
Dame Valerie Adams on why she hid from the public eye before the Tokyo Olympics
Valerie Adams' story has been told countless times, but never quite like this.
Phil Gifford: New film shows the real Dame Valerie Adams
There is a moment in the film 'More Than Gold' that reminds you why Adams is great.
'It's hard to comprehend': The rise of NZ's newest running star
Ahead of last year's Tokyo Olympics, he was ranked 55th in the 1500m; now he is 14th.
Tom Walsh frustrated despite podium finish in Diamond League Final
Tom Walsh admitted it had been a bit frustrating this year.
NZ's fastest man considers Australian allegiance switch
His best sprint in 2022 would have secured silver in Birmingham, so why wasn't he there?
Tom Walsh lays down challenge to Kiwi rival Jacko Gill
Walsh says there's just one thing standing in the way of a mouth-watering Kiwi rivalry.
'Happiest sixth place ever': 21yo Kiwi runs race of his life at Comm Games
'I was just shocked. This is ridiculous, who runs that fast?'
Athlete angry after wardrobe malfunction exposes his genitalia during race
Alberto Nonino suffered a nightmare at the U20s World Championships.
Daughter claims Comm Games gold - 36 years after mum
'It's surreal. The whole thing is just surreal. I'll remember it for the rest of my life.'
Hobbs' rapid rise: NZ's fastest woman perfectly placed for dash of her life
The Kiwi sprinter is aiming to continue her rapid acceleration in the sport.
Kiwi wins 'special' medal for late father: 'I promised I would make him proud'
The pole vaulter's special night would have been predicted by few fans.
'No no no': Marathon leader takes wrong turn
The Ugandan was forced to double back on his own race progress after realising his error.
An amazing world record runs into a question: was it too amazing?
New York Times: Even hurdler Tobi Amusan looked stunned when she saw her time.
Rating the NZ performances at the world athletics championships
Bigger didn't equate to better for the New Zealand team.
Photo shows US track star's incredible dominance
McLaughlin has stunned fans, smashing her own world record, leaving rivals in her wake.