'Amazed' Peter Snell still not yet convinced Olympic auction singlet is a fakePETER MEECHAM/stuff.co.nz Te Papa wins the auction for the singlet worn by Kiwi runner Peter Snell at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics with a bid of $122,500. SINGLET SALE CANCELLEDCordy's auction house confirmed on Thursday it will not be proceeding with the sale of the Snell singlet. Olympic great Peter Snell is amazed his 1964 singlet has been shown to be fake and is yet to be convinced it's not the genuine article. Peter Snell pictured at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics alongside the singlet won at auction by Te Papa for $122,000. LEGAL ACTION UNLIKELYLawyer Gary Gotlieb said it was unlikely any legal action could be taken over the fake singlet.

Source: Stuff June 29, 2016 22:07 UTC