Back on track after years of injury, Olympian Eliza McCartney is looking towards a big future in pole vault – while championing the environment
Athletics
‘Lesser Spotted Kiwi’ survives one of world’s toughest races
Shy ultrarunner Greig Hamilton became the first Kiwi to finish the infamous Barkley Marathons
Where is she now? Sandy Barwick
Kiwi ultra runner Sandy Barwick’s 34-year-old world record has finally been broken, and she’s happy to see it go.
Ultra champ comes back from two horror smashes
Kiwi ultra runner Polly Taylor has survived two car smashes, and her comeback may see her run her dream race in France.
Flying boat designer now flits along trails
After helping an America’s Cup boat to fly, Robyn Lesh fell in love with Kiwi trails and is now a pro ultra runner.
Pfitzinger beats extreme fatigue to run on world stage like mum
After a five-year comeback from chronic fatigue, Kiwi runner follows footsteps of her mum at world cross country champs.
Fun and games as councillors debate a city’s ambition
How can Christchurch bid for the Commonwealth Games when its council is up ‘sh*t creek’ financially?
MS won't stop gutsy Kiwi Ironwoman
After being diagnosed with MS, paramedic Prue Young has a new attitude towards sport – and will race the Ironman world champs in Kona on Saturday, hoping to encourage others, Angela Walker writes.
Dramatic change pays off for world champ sprinter
She’s just 22, but new world champion Para athlete Danielle Aitchison is already giving back – hoping to give kids with disabilities what she missed out on.
Dame Valerie Adams plays on
New research shows a majority of young girls don't have a sporting role model, but a new campaign is aiming to change that – with a very famous face.
Trying to beat the sprinters she treats
When she's not treating the fastest athletes in the country as a physio, Livvy Wilson is trying to beat them – as one of our top sprinters. She tells Sarah Cowley Ross of her challenging path to get this far.
Harnessing the power of the period
Two top Kiwi runners are leading the way to help other athletes train to their menstrual cycles, with NZ sports starting to get on board to better understand female health. Kristy Havill writes.