"New Zealand needs to stop and take notice - these girls could be an epic part of athletics history." This alert comes from James Mortimer – a former New Zealand sprinter, who's now a national women's relay coach. When the incoming relay runner hits a mark set out on the track, the outgoing runner accelerates towards the changeover zone. "We have girls here and girls at home who helped qualify the team, who are all part of this result." Their next goal is to qualify for the world championships and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Source: Stuff July 17, 2019 22:41 UTC