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Athletics: Walsh getting Rio Olympics inspiration from Gill's form
Injured Kiwi shot put star Tom Walsh sees the rejuvenated form of national rival Jacko Gill as something that can help launch his own Olympic aspirations this year.

Athletics: Adams clicks the tickets
Only the most committed passengers will get a ticket on Val Adams' bus to the Rio Olympics.

Athletics: World's big sporting bodies can't be trusted
Corruption in sport has become a box set - a sprawling car chase between the Feds and a global cast of chancers. Have you seen series six? Unmissable.

Athletics: Bolt against resetting world records
Six-time Olympic champion says he's shocked and let down by the scandal-hit IAAF but is against resetting athletics world records.

Athletics: Tougher doping penalties on global radar
Athletes who illegally dope in Germany face jail sentences under new legislation and countries like New Zealand could follow suit.

McCartney ready for lift-off
Junior world record holder Eliza McCartney's great leap had been brewing but last weekend a star was born.

Pole vault sensation sets junior world record
Eliza McCartney - remember the name, because you haven't heard the last of her.

Medals boost for special athletes
Playing sport can be hugely competitive, as people vie to achieve greatness.

Oscar guilty: 'Reeva can rest in peace'
Family of slain model tell of their relief after Oscar Pistorius now convicted of murder.

Athletics: McCartney raises the bar
Eliza McCartney levitated into Olympic track and field contention at Mt Smart Stadium last weekend.