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Michael Burgess: Peter Snell on his greatest ever race

Sir Peter Snell had no hesitation when I asked him what he thought was his greatest race.

'He went the way he liked' - sporting great Peter Snell dies aged 80

Peter Snell, 80, left this world peacefully during a nap on the couch.

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.

Dylan Cleaver: Peter Snell's peculiar relationship with NZ

Snell's legacy is brilliant and uncomplicated; his relationship with NZ not quite as much.

Timeline: The life and career of Peter Snell

The life and career of one of New Zealand's greatest ever athletes.

Paul Lewis: The athlete and the free thinker - The two Peter Snells

COMMENT: Peter Snell was the embodiment of New Zealand health and (natural) wealth.

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

Van der Kaay's international breakthrough came at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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

Whanganui athletes can draw inspiration from the IAAF World Championships in Doha.

Athletics: Season of two halves

A season of two halves for northern and southern hemisphere athletes.

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.