London 2012 is the goal for New Zealand's top two weightlifters Richie Patterson and Mark Spooner, writes John Whiting from tvnz.co.nz in Beijing.
| Patterson down but not out |
Kiwi weightlifter Richie Patterson hasn't
reached his personal goals in the men's 77kg division, but he has
done his country proud...
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| Technical guide: Weightlifting |
What are the secrets behind lifting almost twice
your body weight? Kiwi weightlifter Richie Patterson gives
tvnz.co.nz his expert tips...
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| Richie Patterson's weightlifting diary |
Kiwi lifter Richie
Patterson has been giving the lowdown on his build up to the
Games and time in Beijing.
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blog here...
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