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2016 Olympics
Welcome to NZCity's Olympics zone designed to help you easily find information about the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
During the course of the games we'll keep you up to date with interesting NZ olympic news, and continually update our links to the best Olympic web sites. Don't forget to check out the official Olympics Site
US swimmer Gretchen Walsh breaks world record to put Australia on notice following Paris Olympics trialsSwimming 16 Jun : Only a day after Australia wrapped up its Olympic selection trials, American Gretchen Walsh breaks the world record for the women's 100 metres butterfly ahead of the Paris Games. click for full story...
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Unsafe levels of E. coli found in Paris's Seine River less than two months before OlympicsEnvironment 15 Jun : Contamination levels in the first eight days of June, after persistent heavy rain in Paris, showed bacteria such as E. coli and enterococci existed in the river beyond the limits judged safe for athletes. click for full story...
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Jessica Fox claims World Cup gold as Paris Olympics preparations ramp up 15 Jun : With the Paris Olympics kicking off next month, Australia's Jessica Fox's confidence is building after collecting gold at the World Cup event in Poland. click for full story...
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Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing – and physics in action 14 Jun : Olympic breakdancers spin on their heads and backs, then freeze in funky poses. How? It’s all about physics. click for full story...
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Extreme heat is a killer for outdoor sporting events – let’s plan properly to keep everyone safeCricket 12 Jun : Here’s how to reduce heat-related health risks during major sporting events, from the Summer Olympics to test cricket. Athletes, officials, spectators and volunteers all need to take responsibility. click for full story...
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Jess Fox's sister Noemie secures Paris 2024 Olympic Games spot in kayak cross 10 Jun : Noemie Fox, younger sister of four-time Olympic medallist Jess Fox, has all but secured her spot at the Paris Olympic Games. click for full story...
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Basketball star Caitlin Clark told Indiana Fevers coach Team USA 'woke a monster' after Olympics snubBasketball 10 Jun : US basketball sensation Caitlin Clark said her snub from the upcoming US Olympics team had given her "something to work for" as her Indiana Fevers coach says she was a "little disappointed" by the move. click for full story...
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Women's single sculler Emma Twigg is off to her fifth Olympic Games - the first New Zealand rower to do so 04 Jun : Women's single sculler Emma Twigg is off to her fifth Olympic Games - the first New Zealand rower to do so click for full story...
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| "In the name of all competitors, I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams." - The Olympic athletes' oath |
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