New Zealand 10,000m Championships, Mt Smart Stadium – 26 January 2014 Aaron Pulford was back in the winners circle after an absence of three years with a convincing run to collect his first senior track title winning the 10,000m in 29:47.09. He ran most of the race with Wellington’s Hamish Carson on his shoulder. … [Read more...]
Sylvia Potts Memorial 2014
January 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Five years on and Angie Smit is running stronger than ever, chalking up her fifth straight victory in the Sylvia Potts Memorial 800m for women. Angie Smit forever strong Smit can almost lay permanent claim to the Memorial Trophy after her impressive victory in 2:03.72. This is the eleventh fastest time of her career … [Read more...]
Smith again in course record
December 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the second consecutive year, New Zealand Olympian Kimberley Smith asserted her dominance at the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon, claiming victory in a course record time of 1:09:14 Monday morning NZ time. The 31 year old New Zealander led from start to finish, going on to successfully defend not only her … [Read more...]
Tomas Walsh goes long
December 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
CHRISTCHURCH Athletics Canterbury Meeting, Rawhiti Domain – 30 November 2013 Tomas Walsh threw an outstanding personal best shot put of 20.30m, adding 21cm to his Canterbury record. The performance was just eight centimetres short of Jacko Gill’s New Zealand resident and national record. It also achieved the qualifying … [Read more...]
6th in Chiba Ekiden
November 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
JAPAN Ekiden Relay, Chiba – 23 November 2012 New Zealand finished a creditable sixth in the international relay staged over the marathon distance of 42.195km. The six-person team had its highest place finish and fastest time in the seven years since the format was changed to a mixed team in 2007. After solid runs from … [Read more...]
Gibbs amazing treble in Brazil
November 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sally Gibbs collected three gold medals at the championships, adding the W50 10,000m in 37:11.48 to the 5000m won earlier and on the last day of the championships she won the W50 marathon in 2:54:13, the fastest marathon over all the women’s age groups. BRAZIL – 20th World Masters Athletic Championships, Porto … [Read more...]
Smith again in course record
October 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For the second consecutive year, New Zealand Olympian Kimberley Smith asserted her dominance at the Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon, claiming victory in a course record time of 1:09:14 Monday morning NZ time. The 31 year old New Zealander led from start to finish, going on to successfully defend not only her … [Read more...]
Banksy gets Christchurch showing
October 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Christchurch is known as the Garden City for its spectacular gardens and stunning spring blooms that turn the city into a festival of flowers – but the resurgent city is soon to be splashed in colour for an entirely different reason when work from one of the most infamous and influential contemporary artists in … [Read more...]
Sail New Zealand in Luxury
October 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The luxury of a sailing holiday in New Zealand isn’t just about cruising idyllic waters or indulging in world-class wine and food – but a uniquely Kiwi, ‘money-can’t-buy’ experience. While New Zealand has a priceless natural asset in a landscape that has miles of dramatic coastline, secluded islands and perfect … [Read more...]
Oracle clinches the Americas Cup
October 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One of the most drawn out sporting finals in history has reached a dramatic conclusion. Oracle Team US has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after successfully holding off the gallant challenge of Team New Zealand at the 34th America’s Cup. For Kiwis, this America’s Cup has been one of the most nerve-wracking in … [Read more...]
