New Zealand sport is mourning the death of Sir Murray Halberg, one of our greatest runners, who won that famous 5000-metre final at the 1960 Rome Olympics.
Halberg's triumph came on the same day Peter Snell also won gold in the 800m - and it's still regarded as one of this country's most celebrated days.
Halberg later established what is now known as the Halberg Foundation, which helps physically disabled children participate in sport and recreation.
Sports historian Joseph Romanos spoke to Guyon Espiner.
