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Hayden Wilde: Kiwi athlete on winning the silver medal in the Men's Olympic Triathlon

Published: July 31, 2024, 9 p.m.

New Zealand has gained its second medal as Hayden Wilde takes the silver in the men\u2019s triathlon.\xa0

Wilde was overtaken by Brit Alex Yee around 300 metres from the finish line, cinching the gold.\xa0

Wilde sat down to embrace his long-term rival on the finish line and immediately paid tribute to the efforts of teammate Dylan McCullough in helping earn him a silver medal.\xa0

McCullough \u2014who finished 19th\u2014 dropped back during the bike leg to help his compatriot rejoin the leaders after he came out of the swim more than a minute off the pace.\xa0

Wilde told Mike Hosking that he did everything he could out there.\xa0

He said he can\u2019t thank McCullough enough, saying that he deserves the keys to New Zealand for helping him get the medal.\xa0

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