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World's fastest man breaks silence on controversial Tokyo triumph

The Italian insists his Olympic 100m win was down to blood, sweat and tears - not doping.

The humble hero with the golden touch: Why Bond hung up the oars

He'll be remembered as one of New Zealand's greatest Olympians and our finest rower.

Liam Napier: How Hamish Bond's 'freakish' career will be remembered

OPINION: Hamish Bond has etched his name alongside the best to take to the water.

'A true Olympic great': Rowing legend Hamish Bond announces retirement

After an illustrious career of well over a decade, the athlete has hung up his oar.

Matt Brown: Don't count Robinson out despite struggles heading into Olympics

OPINION: The Queenstown skier will be a contender in Beijing.

China tests 2m in Beijing, lifts Covid lockdown in Xi'an

Anyone who buys cold medicine is also being tested for Covid 19 in Xi'an.

Olympians face a daunting final qualifying event: Staying healthy

New York Times: Years of sacrifice could go to waste if they get athletes coronavirus now.

'As good as it gets': Porteous nails perfect Olympic preview

Kiwi freeskier Nico Porteous has defended his title at the 2022 Aspen X Games.

China's games: How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his terms

New York Times: China has managed to fulfill its promises and cow its critics.

A brief guide to every sport at the Winter Olympics

New York Times: From Alpine skiing to speedskating, and everything in between.

China faces Omicron test weeks ahead of Beijing Olympics

China is battling multiple coronavirus outbreaks in half a dozen cities.

Major sponsors muted in runup to Beijing Winter Olympics

Sponsors are distancing themselves from China's historically dismal human rights record.

Omicron deepens uncertainty surrounding Beijing Olympics

New York Times: Olympics are three weeks away, but tickets have yet to go on sale.

Lisa Carrington inspires new generation of small-town heroes

Carrington's influence goes far beyond medals and podium finishes.

'I might have to go to the dark side': Kiwi Olympic hopeful could switch to USA

Campbell Wright is hoping to qualify to represent New Zealand at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Dame Sophie! Swimming great NZ's youngest ever Dame

'Awarded for services to swimming' is only a part of the story.

Golden Dame: Lisa Carrington's latest honour

When Lisa Carrington first saw the message on her computer, she had to do a double take.

Lisa Carrington, Sophie Pascoe among new dames and knights

More than 180 New Zealanders recognised in New Year honours.