Snell sizes up another mile challenge

Athletics legend Peter Snell has confirmed his entry for the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin in February.

The United States-based Snell has entered his name for the Masters Mile down Dunedin's George St on February 6.

"It is very much a fun event for everyone," Games manager Aaron Joy said today.

"We are opening it up to everybody who has entered in the Games. They can run it, hop it, jump it or walk it.

"The aim is to make it as much fun as possible and as colourful as possible. It will also be a great opportunity for all Games entrants to cover a mile in the company of our greatest ever miler."

Snell won the Olympic Games 800m gold medal in Rome in 1960 then completed an historic 800m-1500m double at Tokyo four years later.

The 66-year-old legend will also compete in the orienteering event at the Masters Games.

- NZPA