Tonight, Newtown Park hosts the annual Capital Classic athletics meet - an event that's been staged for almost 20 years.

It'll feature more than a hundred Wellington athletes, along with many of the country's top athletes as they build up to next month's nationals which are also being held at Newtown Park.

Headlining tonight's meet - two-time Commonwealth Games champion, two-time Olymipic bronze medallist, and three-time world champion shot putter Tom Walsh.

Nick Mills caught up with him soon after he'd arrived in Wellington on Wednesday.

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Tonight, Newtown Park hosts the annual Capital Classic athletics meet - an event that's been staged for almost 20 years.
It'll feature more than a hundred Wellington athletes, along with many of the country's top athletes as they build up to next month's nationals which are also being held at Newtown Park.
Headlining tonight's meet - two-time Commonwealth Games champion, two-time Olymipic bronze medallist, and three-time world champion shot putter Tom Walsh.
Nick Mills caught up with him soon after he'd arrived in Wellington on Wednesday.
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

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