Rob Waddell
Rob Waddell is a former New Zealand rower who gained fame for winning the country's first gold medal of the new millennium at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. His victory in the single sculls marked a significant moment in New Zealand's Olympic history.
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Rob Waddell is an Olympic rowing legend who attended the SupportHER Club event.
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Rob Waddell defends Hamilton, highlighting its positive aspects and the enjoyment of living there.
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Rob Waddell is an Olympic legend who is involved in forming partnerships between charities, schools, and businesses.
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Rob Waddell is a rowing great who presented an award at the Halberg Awards alongside Ellis.
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Rob Waddell is a rowing great who presented an award at the Halberg Awards alongside Ellis.
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Rob Waddell is a rowing great who presented an award at the Halberg Awards alongside Ellis.
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Rob Waddell is a rowing great who presented an award at the Halberg Awards alongside Ellis.
Milly Marshall-Kirkwood on how adversity inspires Paralympic aspirations in seated throwing - On the UpNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
She was on stage alongside rowing great Rob Waddell to present Olympic gold medalist Hamish Kerr with his Sportsman of the Year award.
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Ellis was on stage alongside rowing great Rob Waddell to present Olympic gold medalist Hamish Kerr with his Sportsman of the Year award.
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Rob Waddell suffered from atrial fibrillation during a race, which prompted Martin Stiles to focus on AF research.
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Rob Waddell earned New Zealand's first gold medal at the Sydney Olympics.
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