New Zealand's greatest Olympian, Sir Peter Snell, has died, aged 80. ROSS SETFORD/NZPA Kiwi middle distance running legend Sir Peter Snell has died, aged 80. ROSS SETFORD/NZPA Sir Peter Snell unveils a statue of himself in memory of his world breaking mile run at Cooks Gardens, Wanganui. Sad to hear Sir Peter Snell has passed away. Sir Peter was one of our greatest athletes and through his successes helped put New Zealand on the world stage.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2019 19:23 UTC