Sam Tanner and Sam Ruthe share 1500m national title

Sunday 9 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 9 Mar 2025, 5:31pm

In this story Sir John Walker, Sam Tanner

Olympian Sam Tanner and 15-year-old Sam Ruthe recorded a dead heat in the 1500 metres at the national athletics championships. The race took place at the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin, resulting in the two athletes sharing the title.

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1. RNZSun 9 Mar 2025, 4:12pm

   Photo finish! Teenager and Olympian come up in dead heat at championships (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 9 Mar 2025, 5:31pm

   Teen and Olympian in dead heat at championships (opens in new tab)