Over the same period, computer games have soared in popularity and have been criticised by some for shifting people off sporting fields and onto sofas.
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The support from a group of friends inspired Michael Voss to an epic four-second men’s marathon victory from Lake City AC club-mate Cullern Thorby in an unforgettable 60th anniversary edition of the Red Stag Rotorua Marathon today.
Rotorua runner Michael Voss has won his fourth Rotorua marathon , finishing the race in two hours, 23 minutes and 48 seconds. Perth-based Wairarapa-raised.