Otago athletes win medals at national athletics championships in Dunedin

Friday 7 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 5:00am

The national track and field championships have commenced at the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin. Otago competitors secured several medals on the opening day, including a gold medal for Oli Chignell in the men’s 5000m. Approximately 700 athletes are participating in the four-day event.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 7 Mar 2025, 4:30am

   Strong start to championships by Otago competitors (opens in new tab)

   • Starting gun sounds for national track, field championships (opens in new tab) Fri 7 Mar 2025, 4:30am
2. StuffFri 7 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   The names to watch out for at the 2025 national track and field championships in Dunedin (opens in new tab)