The 50 kilometre race walker booked his ticket to Tokyo by running 12 seconds under the qualification time at a race in Japan recently.

He says it's great to have the spot confirmed.

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23 Feb: Sam Ruthe has completed the set

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21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch

21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet

20 Feb: Pole vaulter Imogen Ayris' continues to leap the highest in her career, this time at an indoor athletics meet in France

19 Feb: Winter Olympics 2026: Dog invades cross-country skiing, Americans get engaged as Ally Hickman feels the pain — day 12 quick hits

15 Feb: Middle distance runner Sam Ruthe has been unable to replicate his stunning mile earlier this month at another indoor event in North Carolina

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