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The 29-year-old Auckland sprinter had originally finished fourth – just 0.02 down on the medal podium – but was upgraded to bronze following the disqualification of Italian Francesco Loragno, who had crossed the line first, for a lane infringement.

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Anna Grimaldi banked a silver medal in the women’s long jump T47 final at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe to add to her impressive collection of podium finishes on the global stage.

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The New Zealand team maintained its medal momentum at the 2024 Para Athletics World Championships in Kobe as Danielle Aitchison produced an outstanding display to secure a silver medal in the women’s 100m T36 final behind gold medallist Yiteng Shi, who blasted to a stunning world record.

World and Paralympic shot put champion Lisa Adams has decided to retire from the sport with immediate effect.

World and Paralympic shot put F37 champion Lisa Adams has decided to retire from the sport with immediate effect putting the full stop on a glittering and gold medal-laden career on the global stage.

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Hot on the heels of the euphoric success of the New Zealand team at the World Athletics Indoor Championships the 2024 Jennian Homes New Zealand Track & Field Championships at Newtown Park, Wellington takes centre stage from Thursday-Sunday 14-17 March as ...