Memories of a legend: Peter Snell's wife on love at first sight and their life together
For Miki, something instantly clicked when she first met champion Olympian Peter Snell.
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Paul Lewis: The athlete and the free thinker - The two Peter Snells
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Sir Peter Snell 'inspiration' for generations of NZ runners
"To be able to try and follow in his footsteps was a great privilege," Nick Willis says.
'Greatest athlete NZ has had': Sir Peter Snell dies at 80
Peter Snell is one of New Zealand's most famous Olympians.
Rising star chasing Olympic dream
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The Russia ban that isn't really a ban stokes anger
New York Times: Critics say WADA's banishment of Russia has too many loopholes.
Putin's furious response to Russia's Olympics ban
Vladimir Putin slammed the landmark ruling to rub Russia out of major sporting events.
Kelly Slater wants to surf in the Olympics. His neighbour is in the way
New York Times: Slater and his friend both hope to compete. There's only room for one.
Russian doping blurs innocence and guilt, with Olympics caught in middle
New York Times: Russia deleted and manipulated thousands of drug-testing records.
With Olympic doors open, a 14yo skateboarder enters a new world
New York Times: With skateboarding added to Olympics, the game changed for young girls.
Inside Russia's failed doping cover-up
New York Times: Russia fabricated evidence to try to discredit a whistle-blower.
Andrea Hewitt back on the path to Tokyo
After being decarded, the three-time Olympian is revitalised after a quiet year.
Perform or go home: Hamish Bond ready for 'regatta of death'
Bond thought about switching to the single - but there's only one thing motivating him.
187 bodies uncovered: Grisly find under Tokyo's new Olympic stadium
In the lead-up to the event, a grim discovery has been made in the bowels of the city.
'There's a lot of people watching': The Kiwi schoolgirl conquering the skiing world
A Q&A with Alice Robinson - the Kiwi schoolgirl on track to be a world star.
Tokyo braces for the hottest Olympics ever
New York Times: In 1964, the Tokyo Olympics were held in October. There was a reason why.
Lessons learned from inspirational world champs
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Athletics: Season of two halves
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One stays, one leaves: Drysdale and Bond's Olympic future revealed
Mahe Drysdale changing boats once more as he aims to make Olympic rowing history.
Iranian judoka defies orders to quit, then defects
Iran judoka defects after he is ordered to quit rather than face Israeli.
Eric Murray: 'My sporting career played part in marriage break-up'
Olympic gold medallist Eric Murray has a new challenge - spending more time with his son.
Lisa's legacy: How Carrington can be our greatest Olympian
These are golden days for the sport, and it correlates with Carrington's remarkable feats.
Lisa Carrington on course for triple assault at world champs
The women's K4 crew spearheaded an impressive day for New Zealand.
Russian break dancer dreams of Olympic gold
New York Times: Unconventional Olympic sports creating new breed of aspiring medallists.
The real hurdle at Tokyo's Olympic test events: The heat
New York Times: Tokyo faces extreme temperatures during test events a year out from Games.
'My height wasn't an excuse': How Kiwi rowing world champ defied the odds
Getting silver last year was nowhere near good enough for the highly driven 27-year-old.
Tauranga Olympic silver medallist testing Olympic waters
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NZ set to have biggest Olympic team ever in 2020
It's expected the New Zealand team will exceed 200 members for the first time in Japan.
Robots, facial recognition: A sneak peak at the futuristic 2020 Olympics
Organisers of the 2020 Olympics are promising the most innovative Games in history.
The trek to Tokyo - The older, wiser and just as determined Mahe Drysdale
Mahe Drysdale is clearly driven towards a third Olympic gold.
Whanganui judoka Keightley Watson wins gold
Keightley Watson has won gold in the Hong Kong Asian Cup over the weekend.
Transgender rule 'outdated': Researchers call for radical change
An Otago University study found it unfair for transwomen to compete against other women.