New Zealand's golden Olympic moments: Valerie Adams in London 2012Valerie Adams was robbed of her gold medal moment in London, but she eventually received it in a special ceremony in Auckland. Ahead of the Rio Olympic Games, Stuff counts down New Zealand's top 25 golden Olympic moments. None of New Zealand's previous 42 Olympic gold medallists rode such a rollercoaster of emotions in the leadup. Valerie Adams clutches her Olympic gold medal after it was presented by the Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae at a ceremony in Auckland in September 2012. CLIVE BRUNSKILL/GETTY IMAGES It's silver for Valerie Adams at the London Olympic Stadium, a week before Nadzeya Ostapchuk, centre, is stripped of her gold medal for doping.

Source: Stuff July 05, 2016 01:39 UTC