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Kiwi 'very genuine' and 'gracious'

WATCH: New Zealand distance runner Nikki Hamblin's show of sportsmanship at the Olympics overnight was of no surprise to those who know her.

From ballet dancer to bronze hammer thrower

Britain's fantastic performance at Rio continued today as Sophie Hitchon became the first British woman to win an Olympic medal in the hammer throw.

An Olympic journey for parents too

In the moments before the start of the 1,500 metres at the Rio Olympics Kiwi middle distance runner Nick Willis will call upon his

'Sorry, they are f***ing cheats'

WATCH: Michael Conlan's Olympic dream was crushed in controversial circumstances. He's unleashed on the judges, Russia, and Vladimir Putin.

Gymnast meets her Hollywood crush

Heart throb Zac Efron made an appearance in Rio much to the delight of Team USA's gymnasts

Why this photo has infuriated a nation

Twins Anna and Lisa Hahner enjoyed a moment they'll never forget when they crossed the finish line. It got them in trouble.

'Help me': Aussie's scary injury

An athlete has suffered a frightening injury in Rio - and then came the moment nobody was there to help her.

Team Jolly driven by unfinished business

For women's 470 pairing Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie, winning gold in London four years ago wasn't enough.

Carrington out to surpass idol

She's matched her childhood inspiration Danyon Loader, now Lisa Carrington wants to win a third gold medal.

How they have gold before the final race

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have capped off a dominant four years in the 49er class, sewing up the gold medal with a race to spare.

Olympic dream crushed by penis

Never before has a member of the male species wished for a smaller manhood. Until now.

Meech claims Olympic bronze

WATCH: New Zealand sailor Sam Meech has secured New Zealand's first bronze medal of the Rio Olympics after finishing third in the Laser class.

Gold for Lisa as she joins elite company

WATCH: Kiwi kayak queen Lisa Carrington 'stoked' as she powers her way to back-to-back Olympic gold medals.

Eliza McCartney into pole vault final

Problematic poles haven't stopped Eliza McCartney from soaring into the pole vault final at the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old

East Africans - best by a distance

When it comes to distance running, the finals will be dominated by athletes from East African countries or those of East African heritage.

While you were sleeping - day eleven

Watch NZ Herald Focus: Runner Nikki Hamblin's Olympic spirit paid dividends as she qualified for the event's final despite tripping and finishing 14th in her heat.

Chinese swimmer's honesty earns praise

Fu Yuanhui's latest admission about how her period affected her performance has seen her win even more respect.

Mixed fortunes for Kiwi track cyclists

Kiwi sprint cyclist Sam Webster has won his heat to advance to the next round of competition in the men's keirin