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Peter Snell’s shoes

Head of New Zealand and Pacific Cultures Bronwyn Labrum and former principal of Tauranga Girls’ College Pauline Cowens talk about the shoes that Peter Snell wore when he won gold at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games.

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Watch: Peter Snell’s winning shoes

Learn about the unique shoes Peter Snell wore when he won gold in the 800m race at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

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During his athletic career Sir Peter Snell won three Olympic gold medals, two British Empire and Commonwealth Games gold medals, and set at least six world records.