Kim Smith wins Providence Half Marathon Running with the lead men’s pack for the first several miles, she eventually dropped back and continued on her own with no competition in sight. A two-time New Zealand Olympian, Smith, 29, holds the U.S. All-Comers record for the 13.1-mile distance of 1:07:36 at the Rock … [Read more...]
Event Round up July 2011
August 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SWEDEN DN.Galan Diamond League Meeting, Stockholm – 28/29 July 2011 Olympic and World shot put champion Valerie Adams continued her strong showing leading up to the world championships in Korea next month with a win in the shot put. Competing at Kungsträdgården in downtown Stockholm, Adams beat her arch rival Nadezhda … [Read more...]
Robertson on top of the world
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
2011 WMA WORLD T & F CHAMPIONSHIPS Sacramento CA – 6/17 July 2011 Evergreen Gisborne runner Ron Robertson was in outstanding form setting a world M70 record in winning the M70 1500m in 4m 52.95s. His earlier victory in the M70 5000m in 18m 15.53s was also a world M70 record. Robertson set a further [...]Robertson … [Read more...]
Kiwis Head to Holiday Parks this Summer
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Kiwis are planning to enjoy some chilled out holiday fun this summer, with many holiday parks around the country reporting strong bookings through to the end of January. “Bookings are the same if not better than last summer, with camping a popular option for many this year,” says Fergus Brown, Chief … [Read more...]
New Zealand Cross Country Champs 2011
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
NEW ZEALAND CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS. Halswell Quarry, Christchurch – 23 July 2011 Matt Smith is his only cross country appearance this winter was in stunning form collecting the New Zealand senior 12km cross country title at the Halswell Quarry Reserve on Saturday. The 36 year old Canterbury bank manager exerted … [Read more...]
Blincoe and Robertson for Daegu
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Blincoe and Robertson added to World Track & Field Champs Team Two further selections have been announced for the New Zealand team competing at the World Track & Field Champs in Daegu, Korea 27 August – 4 September. Adrian Blincoe and Jake Robertson (both 5000 metres) have been added to the team by the … [Read more...]
