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    New Zealand's triple jump brothers have made a solid start to the season at the Capital Classic athletics meet in Wellington

    New Zealand's triple jump brothers have made a solid start to the season at the Capital Classic athletics meet in Wellington


    19-year-old Ethan Olivier has leapt 16.41 metres with his second attempt to win, albeit receiving four metres per second wind assistance.

    22-year-old Welre placed third with 15.61 metres from his fourth effort.

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