After a tragic accident left him paralysed from the waist down, Ephraim Gudgeon of Ngāti Porou is taking a new path in the world of wheelchair bodybuilding, winning the men's amateur wheelchair division at the Toronto Pro Supershow in Canada.
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O’Malley suffers injury ahead of bodybuilding comp
Professional bodybuilder Kenny O’Malley's return to the bodybuilding stage has hit a setback, with confirmation O’Malley has a large bicep distal tear to a muscle in his right arm.
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Onekawa to up his game at Arnold Classic
Rotorua bodybuilder, Darryn Onekawa is set to return to the Arnold Classic Festival Australia in March. Placing sixth last year, he is hoping for a better result.
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News2017 Māori Sports Award Winners
Tonight the 27th Māori Sports Awards celebrated the success of Māori athletes across the country and around the world. This annual black-tie event gives athletes the opportunity to celebrate their successes with their peers and whānau.
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Tara sets sight on Gold at NZIFBB in Waikato
Tara Cameron is gunning for gold at this year's NZIFBB event in Waikato this weekend. Although she's looking to better her silver medal placing, Tara says she's not doing it for herself.
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Eruera Keepa becomes first Māori to win prestigious NZIFBB competition.
Eruera Keepa has become the first Māori in bodybuilding history to take out the prestigious NZIFBB competition. The kapa haka performer says keeping strong Māori values has been the guide to his success.
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Online extra- NZ IFBB Bikini Pro to make international return
New Zealand's IFBB professional Sheena Jayne Martin is set to make a return to the international stage. The 28-year-old became the first bikini competitor in the MR Olympia. She has been in the sport for three years but has already made an impression nationally and internationally. The qualified lawyer who left her day job to chase her dreams in health and fitness will look to defend her international title next year.
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Surprise marriage proposal at depression symposium
Hastings man Ngaro Hape is inspiring others by sharing his story of overcoming depression after his 23-year marriage ended. While speaking at the Strongmen Symposium about depression, his new partner got quite the surprise when he proposed to her on stage.
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Online extra- Physique bodybuilder Arona Mataia is set to make a return
Arona Mataia didn't place in his first New Zealand International Federation of Body Building and Fitness (NZIFBB) competition back in 2014. Two years later he returns to the Men's Physique competition as a gold medallist chasing another 1st placing. Mataia looks to extend his winning streak at the Waikato regional competition by winning two titles in a row. This will be his first defence title.
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Physique bodybuilder Sam Andrews makes international return
Physique bodybuilder Sam Andrews is set to make a return to the international stage. In 2014, he placed 2nd at the Arnold Classic in the Men's Physique. But this time he his chasing a qualifier to Mr Olympia as a pro.
