Sporting events I wish I'd seen

In Los Angeles in 1984, a rather tall man on a rather small horse had Kiwis cheering when he became the first New Zealander to win an Olympic gold medal in the three-day event - disciplines of dressage, cross-country and showjumping.

I was 10 and world heavyweight boxing champions were big, scary people.

I can't explain it. Was it the cheeky grin, the distinctive wavy blond hair or the springy running style?

The sport: Rugby The event: Otago v North Harbour The place: Carisbrook The date: October 5, 1991