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Sam Tanner, Sam Ruthe tie in dramatic 1500m final in Dunedin

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 10 Mar 2025, 8:18pm
Ruthe, left, and Tanner celebrate after the race. Photo / Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe, left, and Tanner celebrate after the race. Photo / Athletics New Zealand

Sam Tanner, Sam Ruthe tie in dramatic 1500m final in Dunedin

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 10 Mar 2025, 8:18pm

The coach of Sam Ruthe has praised the acceleration of his charge's rise from exciting prospect to two-time senior national champion.

The 15 year old stunned at the national track and field championships in Dunedin - sharing gold in a dead heat with Olympian Sam Tanner over 1500 metres.

Craig Kirkwood mentors both Ruthe and Tanner - and he joined Piney to discuss the win.

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