It's a banner day for Kiwi athletics.
The late Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old 800m national record has been broken by James Preston at a meet in Germany - by point two six (0.26) of a second.
It's an Olympic qualifying mark - pending selection by the national committee.
Preston says he's incredibly proud.
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Full Show Podcast: 27 September 2026
1:52:48

James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals
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Adam Brash: Counties Manukau vice-captain on the team winning the Ranfurly Shield off Northland
09:59