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    A tribute from double Birmingham Games gold medallist Lewis Clareburt to his idol growing up

    A tribute from double Birmingham Games gold medallist Lewis Clareburt to his idol growing up


    The 23-year-old's cited former Commonwealth and New Zealand champion Moss Burmester as an inspiration.

    Clareburt added 200 metres butterfly gold this morning, to his triumph in the 400 individual medley the previous day.

    Burmester's touched.



    Hear the full Moss Burmester interview with Jason Pine from 7pm tonight on Sports Talk.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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