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Pallister claims silver in 'race of the century' as McEvoy and McKeown become world champions

3 August 2025

Lani Pallister claims silver behind Katie Ledecky in what is being described as the "race of the century".

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The All Blacks have lost one of their most influential players for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign
	3 Aug: The All Blacks have lost one of their most influential players for the start of their Rugby Championship campaign... more

Fans hoping to see Leicester Fainga'anuku in Tasman Mako colours will have to wait a bit longer
	3 Aug: Fans hoping to see Leicester Fainga'anuku in Tasman Mako colours will have to wait a bit longer... more

The Warriors women will look to shore up their defensive line in this afternoon's NRLW Magic Round contest against the Cowboys in Newcastle
	3 Aug: The Warriors women will look to shore up their defensive line in this afternoon's NRLW Magic Round contest against the Cowboys in Newcastle... more

The McLarens are surprised to have a Ferrari in their midst for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix
	3 Aug: The McLarens are surprised to have a Ferrari in their midst for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix... more

The Canberra Raiders are still confident they can win the NRL's minor premiership
	3 Aug: The Canberra Raiders are still confident they can win the NRL's minor premiership... more

The England-India cricket series is set for an exciting finish
	3 Aug: The England-India cricket series is set for an exciting finish... more

New Zealand golfer Dame Lydia Ko has survived the cut at a wind-swept Open in Wales
	3 Aug: New Zealand golfer Dame Lydia Ko has survived the cut at a wind-swept Open in Wales... more

Kiwi swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 7th in the women's 800 metres freestyle final at the World Champs in Singapore
	3 Aug: Kiwi swimmer Erika Fairweather has finished 7th in the women's 800 metres freestyle final at the World Champs in Singapore... more

South Africa's warmed up for the women's Rugby World Cup by beating a Black Ferns XV 41-24 in Capetown
	3 Aug: South Africa's warmed up for the women's Rugby World Cup by beating a Black Ferns XV 41-24 in Capetown... more

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