The motto for the Olympic Games is faster, higher, stronger. To really measure abilities of athletes, we should include a new term: better breather.

Eavesdrop on the conversations of endurance athletes and the discussion will be all about VO2 max.

What is VO2 max?

Lee Allan South Otago High School Benjamin Corston St Bede's College Tyron Davies Waitaki Boys' High School Tyrone Elkington Marlborough Boys' College Matthew Faddes South Otago High School Michael Gardner St Bede's College Nicholas Howie St Bede's College Mark Jorgensen Darfield High School T

Wellington, July 10 NZPA - Well-travelled first five-eighth Glen Jackson is turning to the whistle, having been recruited into New Zealand's professional rugby referee ranks.

Frazer Wickes qualified for the semi-finals of the 400m after finishing second in his heat on day one of the World Youth Championships in Sudirol Italy. Wickes, who has a personal best of 47.36s, recorded 48.47s.

JULY 10 2009: The final squad to represent New Zealand against the rest of the world has been announced.

The initial New Zealand squad of 32 to tackle the World Junior Motocross Championships at Taupo on August 15-16 has now been whittled down to 24 riders.

Radio Live is pleased to announce a rare interview with English & Spurs Football Legend, Glenn Hoddle. Martin Devlin has half an hour with him on Sunday afternoon and plans to talk about the Premiership, transfer fees and Ronaldo going to Spain amongst other topics.

JULY 10 2009: The final squad to represent New Zealand against the rest of the world has been announced.

The initial New Zealand squad of 32 to tackle the World Junior Motocross Championships at Taupo on August 15-16 has now been whittled down to 24 riders.

Three Ashes heroes Tom Graveney and Peter May of England and Ian Chappell of Australia were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the tea break of the first Test between England and Australia in Cardiff on Thursday.

US-based Nick Ferrif led the way for the kiwi swim team at the World University Games in Belgrade. Ferrif, 20, who swims for the University of California, is the first New Zealander through to a final, while two others have qualified for semifinals.

Wellington, July 10 NZPA - Steve Hansen is content to remain as All Blacks assistant coach, watering down years of rugby innuendo that he has designs on the top job.