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New Zealand's future stars: teenage athletes to watch
The now 16-year-old middle and long-distance runner has claimed senior national titles in the 1500 and 3000 metres and continues to lower his national under-17 and under-18 records.
He recently came within 0.4 seconds of Sam Tanner's under-19 and under-20 New Zealand records.
Sam Ruthe is the youngest person ever to break the magic four-minute mile barrier. Photo / Photosport
Jessica Ready, skateboarding, 15
Ready collected a bronze medal at the pinnacle of skateboarding competition, the X-Games, last month.
Competing in the women's street event in Utah, she scored 83.66 on her final run to secure a spot on the podium. The teen's result was unexpected as she only received an invitation just six days out from the competition.
Having previously won three consecutive Women's Street titles at the New Zealand Skateboarding Nationals, Ready is now targeting the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
