Six and A Song with Dick Tayler

On this exact date 50 years ago, Dick Tayler stunned the world by winning the 10,000 metre gold at the 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games – instantly becoming one of New Zealand’s athletics most iconic victories. Dick later worked as a marketing manager for the Harness Racing Association, a brewing company and served as President of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters Club. In 2014 he was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to athletics. Dick Tayler joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels for this week's Six and A Song. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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