Otago runners selected
A large Otago contingent are among a 31-strong team selected to represent NZ at the world mountain and trail-running champs in September.
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Grimaldi, Robinson selected for world para champs
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Grimaldi, Robinson selected for world para champs
Dunedin Paralympians Anna Grimaldi and Holly Robinson are heading to India.
Clubs share titles, demonstrating depth of talent
Clubs share titles, demonstrating depth of talent
The depth of Otago’s middle-distance talent was demonstrated at the Lovelock Relays on Saturday.
Otago runners on top in Routeburn Classic
Otago runners on top in Routeburn Classic
Otago runners claimed the major honours at the 20th annual Routeburn Classic on Saturday.
World Athletics to bring in genetic tests for women
World Athletics to bring in genetic tests for women
Female athletes will soon have to undergo a one-time genetic test to compete in women's events, World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says.
Hamish Kerr settles for silver at indoor world champs
Hamish Kerr settles for silver at indoor world champs
New Zealand's Hamish Kerr has been dethroned as the world indoor high jump champion after collecting silver in Nanjing.
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Clifford learning from a master
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Clifford learning from a master
Jaryd Clifford is refreshingly honest talking about the Paralympics.
Kiwi teen first 15yo to run sub-four minute mile
Kiwi teen first 15yo to run sub-four minute mile
Tauranga teenager Sam Ruthe has become the youngest runner to break four minutes for the mile, with a 3m 58.35s performance at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium.
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Hobbs speedy at packed champs
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Hobbs speedy at packed champs
If the weather had played its part, Dunedin might have seen something extra special from Zoe Hobbs.
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Flipping happy with long jump win
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Flipping happy with long jump win
Shay Veitch sure knows how to celebrate.
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McCartney rapt to do well again in city
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McCartney rapt to do well again in city
Dunedin has always been a happy jumping ground for Eliza McCartney.
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Olympian gets season started
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Olympian gets season started
A little "shake out" in Dunedin was just what Maddi Wesche ordered.
Starting gun sounds for national track, field championships
Starting gun sounds for national track, field championships
On your marks. Get set. Go.
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Chignell relishes home-track triumph
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Chignell relishes home-track triumph
Oli Chignell pointed to the crowd as he came down the home straight.
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Strong start to championships by Otago competitors
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Strong start to championships by Otago competitors
Otago athletes have risen to the occasion.
Stewart, Wall win men’s, women’s ultra runs
Stewart, Wall win men’s, women’s ultra runs
More than 2500 people took part in the country’s biggest off-road sporting event in the South Island on Saturday.
Veitch win good sign for national champs
Veitch win good sign for national champs
Ariki long jumper Shay Veitch has laid down an early challenge ahead of the national track and field championships in Dunedin next month.
Totally focused
Totally focused
Photos from the athletics meeting held at the Caledonian ground over the weekend.
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Denniston continues to smash records
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Denniston continues to smash records
Mac Denniston is back smashing records.
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Happy return for long-jumper Veitch against strong international field
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Happy return for long-jumper Veitch against strong international field
Shay Veitch has jumped back into the sandpit in style.