Medal-winning magicTe Kaha Whakawhiwhinga Mētera
Get into the Olympic spirit, and see two iconic gold medals up close.
Rukuhia te wairua Orimipia kia kitea ngā mētera koura hirahira.
From 2.00pm, Wed 24 July to late September
Wellington Foyer, Level 2
Free
10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
This small, short-term exhibition celebrates the achievements of Sir Peter Snell (1938-2019), one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s greatest middle-distance runners. He powered to stardom using the revolutionary training methods of his coach, Arthur Lydiard.
– Peter Snell on the 1960 Rome Olympics
At the 1960 Rome Olympics, Snell wasn’t considered a medal prospect – but in the final moments of the 800 metres, he surged to victory. At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Snell scooped two gold medals, in the 800 and 1500 metres. He’s still the only man who has won both races since 1920.
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