Why was 2 September 1960 an important day for New
Zealand?
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New Zealand sport enjoyed one of its greatest days in Rome's Olympic Stadium. Peter Snell won the 800 m and Murray Halberg won the 5000 m. Snell was ranked 26th in the world. Cannily coached by Arthur Lydiard, he cruised through the three qualifying rounds, running impressive times.
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On 2 September New Zealand enjoyed one of its greatest days at the Olympic Games when Peter Snell won gold in the 800m. Less than an hour later, Murray Halberg won the 5000m to complete a remarkable double in Rome's Olympic Stadium.
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