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New Zealand is hosting the first-ever Oceania Senior Women’s Handball Championship with seven nations participating!
Find out more: New Zealand hosts first Oceania Handball Championship
How long did Sophie Woods take to complete the Via Alpina?
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Sophie Woods completed the Via Alpina in 28 days, 17 hours, and 59 minutes!
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Who was the first person to climb Mt Everest?
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How many teams are participating in the AIMS Games rugby sevens?
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What was the highest score made by a White Ferns player?
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How far did Zhang Xue ride his motorbike on water?
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How many goals did Belgium score in their match against New Zealand?
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Belgium scored a total of 5 goals in the match against New Zealand.
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What funny thing did Tampa International Airport say about pyjamas?
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Tampa International Airport joked about banning pyjamas but later said it was just for fun!
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David Liti lifted an incredible 223kg to win the gold medal!
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