Sophie Pascoe
Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe retires
Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Audio
Sophie Pascoe speaks on retirement annoucement
Aotearoa's most successful paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe has announced her retirement. The champion swimmer, who wasn't at the Paris games last year said she remains passionate about giving back to… Audio
Swim for Life - Swim It Forward
New research reveals over half Kiwi kids aren't learning to swim because lessons are unaffordable. The majority of Kiwis live within 5 kilometres of the sea Last year ninety New Zealanders drowned… Audio
Parliament hails the returning heroes
The House reviews the week in Parliament with praise for paralympians and more than usual unity when the subject is security. Audio
Remote coaching for kiwi Paralympic athletes
Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo meant that many Paralympic athletes had to leave some coaches behind in New Zealand. Alan McDonald coaches Danielle Aitchison and tells Jesse about how he did… Audio
Sophie Pascoe wins 10th paralympic gold
Being proud of what she achieved brought New Zealand swim star Sophie Pascoe to tears.
Pascoe joined a select group of Paralympians when she won the 100 freestyle final in Tokyo last night, her first… Audio
Sophie Pascoe is so good, she's her only competition
Paralympic swimmer Sophie Pascoe is so good, the only person she has to beat is herself. Audio
Sports News for 16 September 2019
Sophie Pascoe has finished a perfect campaign at the World Para Swimming Championships in London. Audio
Sophie Pascoe to race in para swimming world champs in London
Sophie Pascoe will start her last race at the para swimming world championships in London, aiming to make it four gold medals from four finals.She comfortably won the final of the women's 100 metre… Audio
Sports News for 16 September 2019
Sophie Pascoe will swim for her fourth gold of the World Para Swimming Championships in London this morning. Audio
Pascoe secures her 11th world title
Sophie Pascoe has won her third gold in as many days at the World Para Swimming Championships in London.
Pascoe to train in the UK ahead of Tokyo 2020
New Zealand's most successful paralympian Sophie Pascoe will spend three and a half months in Nottingham to prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Commonwealth Games: Pascoe wins second gold
A relieved Sophie Pascoe walked away from the pool with her second gold medal last night, ending her Commonwealth Games campaign two from two. Pascoe's victory capped off a huge week for her, which… Audio
Sophie Pascoe's nana kept flag bearer secret
Paralympian Sophie Pascoe's nana Yvonne was the only person she told she was going to carry the NZ flag at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. She spoke to John Campbell about her "inspirational"… Video, Audio
Paralympian Sophie Pascoe makes history as NZ flag bearer
Sophie Pascoe will make history today when she becomes the first para athlete to lead the New Zealand team out at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the Gold Coast. The 25-year-old was named… Audio
Tears as Sophie Pascoe named Commonwealth Games flag bearer
Sophie Pascoe, New Zealand's most decorated Paralympian, says being named flagbearer makes her feel like "just another athlete". Video
More records for Sophie Pascoe
Sophie Pascoe's world record breaking campaign has continued with another two marks set at the National Short Course Champs in Auckland.
Sophie Pascoe: NZ's most successful paralympian
Sophie Pascoe, the country's most successful Paralympian, talks with Kathryn Ryan about her big year, culminating in the Rio games. Audio
Sophie Pascoe: I deserve a break
Paralympian, swimmer Sophie Pascoe says she now faces a new challenge - learning how to relax.. She speaks to sports editor Stephen Hewson. Audio
Sophie Pascoe's family celebrate her success
Sophie Pascoe's grandmother will be preparing her a roast lamb meal when she returns from Rio, in celebration of yet another massive medal haul at the Paralympics. Audio
