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Controversies, comebacks, suspensions, breakthrough wins and a near perfect seasons, there have been some truly massive sport's stories involving New Zealanders this year.
RNZ sport looks back at some of the biggest Kiwi sports stories of 2025.
Geordie Beamish's dramatic tumble
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New Zealand track runner Geordie Beamish took a tumble at the World Championships in Tokyo in September, which could have ended badly.
Beamish fell during the heats of the 3000m steeplechase after tripping over a barrier on the final lap, and a rival runner's spiked foot briefly made contact with his face.
Fortunately, Beamish was able to recover and finished second in the heat, after sustaining a couple of scratches to his face.
Two days later, he went on to stun the field in the final, beating hot favourite and two-time Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco to claim gold.
In doing so, the 29-year-old won New Zealand's fi
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