17 Sep 2025

New Zealand's star turn in athletics

From Nights, 8:10 pm on 17 September 2025

Days after Geordie Beamish's astonishing steeplechase victory at the World Athletics Championships, long jumper Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's second gold medal.

Athletics commentator Sarah Cowley Ross joins Emile Donovan to explain the work going on behind the scenes to make our athletes so competitive.

Hamish Kerr of New Zealand celebrates winning the Men's High Jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Hamish Kerr of New Zealand celebrates winning the Men's High Jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Photo: www.photosport.nz