The men's shot put world champion has finished second at the season-opening Diamond League event in Doha, where this year's world champs will be held.

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17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay

11 Jan: Australia wins World Cross Country Championships relay gold after Jessica Hull's anchor leg

04 Jan: Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe has snared another world record, becoming the fastest 16-year-old EVER across 1000 metres

21 Dec: Teenage runner Sam Ruthe has set two New Zealand age-group records at the "Night of Fives" meet in Auckland

18 Dec: High jumper Hamish Kerr has been awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2025

15 Dec: High praise for Hayden Wilde from the the voice of triathlon after a dominant year on the T100 circuit

14 Dec: The momentum continue for New Zealand snow sports athletes..

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