Julian Oakley defied wet conditions to edge training partner Sam Tanner in a compelling 5000m feature race at the Night of 5s athletics meet in Auckland.
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Sunday, 24 January 2021, 6:40 am
A resident record, some blistering sprint performances,
top quality throws and an enthralling battle for the New
Zealand 3000m Championship men’s title provided the
highlights of an pulsating day of action at the Potts
Classic in Hastings.
In sunny but blustery conditions,
Tiaan Whelpton shook the foundations of New Zealand
sprinting by claiming several significant scalps on his way
to a sensational victory in the men’s 100m.
The
20-year-old Christchurch-based sprinter had earlier served
his intent by carving 0.13 from his PB to claim heat one in
a blistering 10.37 (-0.1m/s) and climb to joint sixth on the