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    Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia faces a struggle for Tokyo Olympics selection

    Sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia faces a struggle for Tokyo Olympics selection


    The 19-year-old's personal best, which he ran over the weekend, is 10.12 seconds - 0.07 seconds outside the qualifying standard.

    The national record, which his dad Gus holds, is 10.11.

    Athletics New Zealand high performance boss Scott Goodman explains the parameters.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     14 Jul: One All Black is out, but up to four more are set to come back into the selection fold for this weekend's third test against France in Hamilton
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     13 Jul: A much better night at the office for the All Blacks has the Scott Robertson seal of approval
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