5 Dec 2024

NZ Sporting History: Zoe Hobbs

From Afternoons, 2:30 pm on 5 December 2024

At just 27 years old, Zoe has already etched her name in the history books as the first New Zealand sprinter since the 1976 Montreal Olympics to qualify for the Games - and the first to reach the semifinals in a century.

Zoe made history again when she became the first Oceanian woman to break the 11-second barrier in the 100m ...  clocking an impressive personal best of 10.96 seconds. 

With 11 national titles to her name... she's not only dominating the track but inspiring a new generation of athletes to follow in her footsteps.

Zoe Hobbs competing in Tokyo, 2024.

Zoe Hobbs competing in Tokyo, 2024. Photo: photosport

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