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    Colin Meads

    In 1999 Colin Meads was named as New Zealand's Player of the Century and the International Rugby Hall of Fame rated him ‘the most famous forward in world rugby throughout the 1960s.’

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Peter Snell wins second gold in Tokyo

1964 Peter Snell wins second gold in Tokyo

Snell had successfully defended his 800-m title earlier at the Tokyo Olympics before completing the coveted middle-distance double with gold in the 1500 m. Fellow Kiwi John Davies won bronze. more...

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Lydiard's legacy - sport, 1940-60NZ's first Olympic century1964 - key eventsA world record at Cooks Gardens - roadside stories

External links

  • Peter Snell (Puke Ariki)
  • Peter Snell (Olympic.org)
  • Athletics: Olympics (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Peter Snell (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Organised sports (Te Ara)
  • Peter Snell, athlete (NZ On Screen)
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