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12 to watch in Tokyo: How the legacy of Burling and Tuke started

Somewhere in 2008, 17-year-old Peter Burling had one question for Blair Tuke...

The skateboarders taking over are among the youngest Olympians in Tokyo

New York Times: The presence of teens is helping the sport's Olympic goal.

Kiwi triathletes struggle in wet conditions as Bermuda claim first ever gold

NZ's fortunes at the triathlon over 24 hours couldn't have stood in sharper contrast.

How Trent Boult helped inspire Hayden Wilde to Olympic bronze

Olympic bronze medallist credits 'Lovely Trenty' for inspirational pre-race message.

Jill Biden, changing the fashion game

New York Times: Cheering the American Olympians, the first lady broke with recent customs.

'No rest for the wicked': Wilde back training for next event

Bronze medallist Hayden Wilde is already back into training for his next event.

First openly transgender Olympians are competing in Tokyo

Quinn plays for the Canadian women's football team.

How a front-line nurse trained for the Olympics during a pandemic

New York Times: When Covid hit, Joan Poh had to juggle a return to hospital and training.

Phil Gifford - My five events to watch today

Some big names are in action for New Zealand in Tokyo today.

Simone Biles rises. And rises. And rises

New York Times: How gymnastics' GOAT has soared above her sport's horrific recent history.

12 to watch: 'Apprenticeship over' as David Nyika looks to emulate Tua

He's always dreamed of reaching the Olympics. Now he's four wins from gold.

13yo stuns world with Olympic gold

Three teenage girls — 13, 13 and 18 — stood at the podium in historic skateboard final.

'Chaos and carnage' as Kiwi medal hope's struggle continues

Sam Meech managed to avoid capsizing in chaotic conditions but struggled to keep pace.

'Just phenomenal': Coach 'loses his mind' at Aussie's legendary swim

Aussie coach's reaction went viral after incredible gold-medal winning swim.

'Not my best': Exceptional Kiwi schoolgirl struggles in 400m final

Dunedin schoolgirl Erika Fairweather finished eighth in the Olympic 400m final.

'He can't move': Kiwi helps gold medallist in dramatic triathlon finish

Kiwi Hayden Wilde won bronze - and a lot of new fans with a classy post-race gesture.

Emotional Hayden Wilde dedicates medal to dad 'who never saw me race'

Triathlete Hayden Wilde has won New Zealand's first medal of the Tokyo Olympics.

Ecstatic! Wilde's family watches bronze win from Whakatāne fishing club

While Wilde stood on the Olympic podium his family cheered him on from Whakatāne.