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High jump legend Dick Fosbury dies

Dick Fosbury training ahead of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics Photo: -AFP Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the event with a radically different jumping technique, has died aged 76. Fosbury won gold in

Rivalries spur athletes to top results

Tom Walsh Photo: PHOTOSPORT Some intense rivalries are pushing a few of New Zealand's top athletes up the world rankings and towards World Championship success. Fierce shot put and pole vault competitions will continue at the…