Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:

Storm Uru and Peter Taylor have earned New Zealand's fourth bronze medal at the London Olympics after a thrilling race on Eton Dorney overnight.

Mahe Drysdale reflected on his own Halberg moment after completing the second golden leg on Dorney Lake last night.

Brit Sir Matthew Pinsent, has paid tribute to the feats of men's pair Hamish Bond and Eric Murray but says they have to win another Olympic gold if they're to match the record set by himself and Sir Steven Redgrave.

The secret behind Mahe Drysdale's paddle power is being given away for free in Whangarei today.

Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan have claimed New Zealand's first gold medal of the London Olympics in the men's double sculls rowing event.