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David Lange

Seven years and one stomach-stapling operation after entering Parliament in 1977, David Lange became PM at the age of 41.

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2 September

1960 Golden day for Kiwi runners in Rome

It was arguably New Zealand's greatest day at the Olympics. Peter Snell won gold in the 800 m and Murray Halberg followed up 30 minutes later to win the 5000 m, completing a remarkable track double in Rome's Olympic Stadium. more...

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Lydiard's legacy - sport, 1940-60 Peter Snell and Murray Halberg win Olympic gold NZ's first Olympic century 1960 - key events A world record at Cooks Gardens - roadside stories Arthur Lydiard

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Peter Snell (Puke Ariki)
Peter Snell (olympic.org)
Athletics - Olympics (1966 encyclopaedia)
Halberg, Murray Gordon (1966 encyclopaedia)
Snell, Peter George (1966 encyclopaedia)
Peter Snell athlete (NZ On Screen)

1972 New Zealand’s rowing eight win gold in Munich

In 2008 well-known sports writer Joseph Romanos chose the victory of the 1972 rowing eight as the best team performance by New Zealanders at the Olympics. more...

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Olympic medalists - rowing in New Zealand NZ's first Olympic century 1972 - key events

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Karlisch rowing eight (NZ Museums)

1979 Ivan Mauger won a record sixth world speedway title in Katowice, Poland

As well as a record six individual world championships between 1968 and 1979, including three titles in a row between 1968 and 1970, Mauger also won the long track world championship three times between 1971 and 1976. more...