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![Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.
![Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis dies suddenly at 57](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis dies suddenly at 57
The former bodybuilder suffered from health implications related to his career.
![In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts
Both the heat and the performance were 'up there', says Napier's Pacific Games hero.
![Watch: 'Emotional' moment Kiwi mum breaks world powerlifting record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Watch: 'Emotional' moment Kiwi mum breaks world powerlifting record
Top powerlifter and mum of two Ashleigh Hoeta has broken NZ - and now world - records.
![Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link
Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games.
![Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?
New study shows resistance workouts are “surprisingly" good for your skin.
![Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter finds strength at home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter finds strength at home
Kitini Taihuka prepares for the Oceania Junior Championships in Samoa this October.
![Meet the mum of five who can deadlift 210kgs and is heading for the world stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Meet the mum of five who can deadlift 210kgs and is heading for the world stage
“My goal is to finish in the top three."
![Champion lifter carrying weight of Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Champion lifter carrying weight of Whanganui
Mollie King isn't far off qualifying for the world champs.
![Ryan McCarthy reflects on sporting journey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Ryan McCarthy reflects on sporting journey
Former North Otago rugby player Ryan McCarthy has tried his hand at several sports
![Boxing among three Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Boxing among three Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
However, the three sports left isolated still have a "pathway for inclusion".
!['A very popular character': Kiwi athlete impresses in Olympic debut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'A very popular character': Kiwi athlete impresses in Olympic debut
'I can't explain to you how good that felt,' Liti said of his Olympic debut.
!['Age has caught up with me': Laurel Hubbard hints at retirement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Age has caught up with me': Laurel Hubbard hints at retirement
Kiwi weightlifter says 'heroic amounts of anti-inflammatories' kept her going this long.
![Laurel Hubbard's Olympics debut: 'Trans athletes don't feel safe with the media'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Laurel Hubbard's Olympics debut: 'Trans athletes don't feel safe with the media'
Hubbard told media she was 'profoundly grateful' for her supporters in New Zealand.
!['Sport is something for all people': Hubbard breaks silence after shock exit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Sport is something for all people': Hubbard breaks silence after shock exit
Hubbard came into the Games with a realistic chance at a medal but failed to fire a shot.
![Sports scientist questions the fairness of Laurel Hubbard at Olympic Games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Sports scientist questions the fairness of Laurel Hubbard at Olympic Games
'The Olympic Games is a global celebration of our hopes ideals and values' - Hubbard.
![Kiwi transgender Olympian breaks silence on selection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Kiwi transgender Olympian breaks silence on selection
Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an Olympic Games.
!['Courage and tenacity': Olympics chief praises NZ's transgender trailblazer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Courage and tenacity': Olympics chief praises NZ's transgender trailblazer
It's the first time the medical chief has spoken directly about Hubbard's Games inclusion.
![IOC boss backs Hubbard's appearance at Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
IOC boss backs Hubbard's appearance at Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach has backed the inclusion of New Zealand transgender athlete.
![Focus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Focus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlines
Focus Sport's Cheree Kinnear breaks down the top moments from cricket, Olympics, netball and more in this week's top five. Video / NZ Herald
![Focus Sport: What does Laurel Hubbard's Olympic qualification mean for transgender sport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Focus Sport: What does Laurel Hubbard's Olympic qualification mean for transgender sport
Kiwi weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will make history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first transgender athlete to compete at the Games, but what does it mean for sport? AUT senior lecturer Lexie Matheson explains. Video / NZ Herald