By Mike Mcroberts | 10 months ago

Me with Olympics volunteer Katie Preston

“More than a quarter-million people volunteered to help out at the Olympics, with around 70,000 selected.”

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By Mike Mcroberts | 10 months ago

Me with New Zealand Keirin-bronze medalist Simon van Velthooven

“Without a doubt, the success story of these Olympic Games has been the performance of the host nation at the cycling velodrome.”

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By Melissa Davies | 10 months ago

(Reuters)

“The psychology behind sport is fascinating. So many of the Kiwi athletes I've interviewed here prior to their competition say it's headspace that can add those extra milliseconds or centimetres needed to win.”

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By Charlotte Shipman | 10 months ago

This is the best photo I managed to get. I was competing with 3-year-olds on their parents' shoulders armed with cameras.

“There are ways to watch an Olympic event without a ticket. But you need to be realistic. You largely get what you pay (nothing) for. And don't think you're the only person with this genius idea. You need a strategy. Most non-paying spectators are forced to flee for higher ground.”

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By Michelle Pickles | 10 months ago

“Wow! What an incredibly busy, but incredibly rewarding 5 days I’ve just spent at Eton Dorney. From 4:30 am to 11pm every day we were on the go – but how can you complain about that when New Zealand had so much success! ”

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By Mike Mcroberts | 10 months ago

I spoke to Lauren Boyle after her record-breaking swim

“Lauren Boyle may not have won a medal in London but her fourth place finish in the Women’s 800m freestyle has certainly put her on the map.”

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By Melissa Davies | 10 months ago

New Zealand men's sprint team compete at the velodrome (Photo: Melissa Davies)

“London feels like a giant Disney park for adults right now. Each Olympic venue takes you on its own emotional rollercoaster – some, not for the faint-hearted. Lucky for me there's no height restriction to get into these rides. All I need is my accreditation pass, which as a non-rights holder lets me into the media zones but does not allow me to film. I can take pictures and tweet though, and hopefully I can convey a little of that atmosphere here for you in words. ”

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