IAAF World Challenge Meeting, 53rd Golden Spike, Ostrava – 17 June 2014 Nick Willis shaved 0.58 of a second off the New Zealand national 3000m record in finishing third in 7:36.91. Sir John Walker has held the record for the past 32 years with his time of 7:37.49 set in London … [Read more...]
Sam Wreford wins Christchurch Marathon
June 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
CHRISTCHURCH – 1 June 2014 Despite the bitterly cold conditions Sam Wreford clipped seven seconds off his career best time in winning the Christchurch marathon in 2:16:28 on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Alex Parlane takes Auckland cross
May 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Grand Prix Cross Country, Pakuranga – 24 May 2014 Alex Parlane repelled a strong challenge from Jonny McKee to run out a clear winner of the annual Auckland Grand Prix cross country race at Lloyd Elsmore Park. … [Read more...]
Sam Wreford wins Huntly Half Marathon
May 19, 2014 By 1 Comment
Sam Wreford of Timaru travelled north for a training run and in the process ran out a clear winner of the annual Huntly half marathon yesterday. … [Read more...]
Hamblin, Willis and Matthews set B standard
May 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
USATF Performance Distance Classic, Occidental College Los Angeles – 15 May 2014 Delhi Commonwealth Games double silver medallist Nikki Hamblin showed a great return to form in finishing second in the 1500m in 4:07.07, under the Glasgow Commonwealth Games B performance … [Read more...]
Results from the USA April 2014
April 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Laura Nagel runs a PB by 2.37 seconds in winning her 1500m while Nick Willis successfully defends his Boston Invitational Mile title and others show form over 1500m at Mt Sac Relays Meeting … [Read more...]
Hamish Carson wins 4th title
April 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
New Zealand Track and Field Championships, Newtown Park – 28/30 March 2014 Hamish Carson lapped up the atmosphere revelling in front of his home crowd to win his fourth national 1500m title out kicking school days arch rival Julian Matthews. … [Read more...]
Tom Walsh on Fire in Melbourne
March 24, 2014 By 2 Comments
IAAF Melbourne World Challenge, Lakeside Stadium – 22 March 2014 Rising global shot put star Tom Walsh is on fire leading into his much awaited clash with Jacko Gill at the national championships this weekend in Wellington after setting a national outdoor record of 21.16m. … [Read more...]
Stellar field for NYC Half
March 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Olympic bronze medalist Wilson Kipsang of Kenya and three-time Olympian Kim Smith of New Zealand will headline the international fields for the NYC Half on Sunday, March 17; World Championships bronze medalist Bob Tahri of France will make his half-marathon … [Read more...]
Two inaugural marathons set for 2014
March 15, 2014 By 1 Comment
New Zealand is proving itself to be a marathon bucket list destination with the inclusion of two inaugural marathons set for 2014. … [Read more...]
