Peter Snell
NZ Sporting History: The life and legacy of Sir Peter Snell
For NZ Sporting history today we look back at the life and legacy of the legendary runner Peter Snell. Renowned sports broadcaster Brendan Telfer joins Jesse. Audio
Dr Dave Gerrard completes a 57-year Tokyo Olympics loop
Representing New Zealand at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 was Dr Dave Gerrard's first major overseas outing, so it has been something of an emotional return to the city .Gerrard is with us on the eve of… Audio
Barry Magee on Sir Peter Snell
"Part of me wants to cry. The other part celebrates the life of this great, great, great New Zealander."
Barry Magee trained with Sir Peter Snell under legendary coach, Arthur Lydiard. He reflects on… Audio
Micheal Warren: how the Olympics shaped NZ's identity
Sport and politics have always fascinated Victoria University of Wellington graduate Micheal Warren. This week he graduated with a PhD in Political Science that combined the two subjects - his thesis… Audio
Ours - Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe
Ours: Treasures From Te Papa - This spiky shoe helped a then-relatively unknown New Zealand athlete seize gold, and instant fame, at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Pauline Cowens and the Snell Shoe
This spiky item helped a relatively unknown New Zealand athlete seize gold, and instant fame, at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Audio
Sir Peter Snell recalls Sir Roger Bannister's achievements
Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a sub-four-minute mile has died following a seven year battle with Parkinson's disease. Sir Roger made history in 1954 when he ran a mile in 3 minutes, 59.4… Audio
Masters of the Universe now simply Masters
Sir Peter Snell, marathon runner Allison Roe and surf life saving ironman Cory Hutchings will be among nearly 25,000 athletes competing in the World Masters Games, which kick off in Auckland today. Audio
Peter Snell gifts medals, shoes to Te Papa
Olympian Sir Peter Snell has gifted two gold medals and the shoes he wore in the 800 metres final to Te Papa today. John Campbell spoke to the famous runner. Video, Audio
Sir Peter Snell hands over collection to Te Papa
New Zealand athlete Sir Peter Snell has officially hand over 14 items from his personal collection to Te Papa in Wellington. Audio
World Masters 2017 in Auckland - Sir Peter Snell
Sir Peter Snell is making a stop in Wellington with gifts for the Te Papa collection including two of his gold medals before he heads to Auckland to compete in the World Masters Games. He's in the… Audio
Snell's gold to go on display
Olympic gold medialist Sir Peter Snell will donate some of his medals - and one shoe - to go on display at Te Papa.
No bidding war over Snell memorabilia
The Sports Hall of Fame says it won't enter a bidding war with national museum Te Papa for Sir Peter Snell's Olympic memorabilia. Audio
Sir Peter Snell wants assurances before donating medals
The Sports Hall of Fame won't enter a bidding war with Te Papa for Sir Peter Snell's olympic memorabilia, it says. Audio
Sir Peter Snell to donate medals to Te Papa
Sir Peter Snell explains why he's decided his Olympic gold medals will find a permanent home at Te Papa. Audio
Where is the real Snell Singlet?
It's set to become one of New Zealand's great sporting mysteries... Where is the real singlet Sir Peter Snell wore when he won two gold medals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics? Te Papa yesterday withdrew… Audio
Te Papa halts Snell singlet purchase
A singlet thought to have been worn by Peter Snell at the 1964 Olympics is not authentic, Te Papa says - and it is calling off its $122,500 purchase. Audio
Te Papa rejects Snell singlet over doubts
Te Papa has revealed it will not be buying a singlet believed to have been worn by Sir Peter Snell when he won two gold medals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Audio
NZ Olympic athletes' uniforms
Designers underwhelmed by athletes' Rio Onlympic's Uniform. Audio
Not Sir Peter Snell's singlet
Kate Camp talks about Te Papa's discovery that the Snell singlet was a fake. Audio
