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Three high-flying Kiwi Winter Olympians grounded by Covid

December 30, 2021
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott.

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott. (Source: Getty)

Three of New Zealand's leading snowsports stars have tested positive for Covid-19 in Canada.

Nico Porteous and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, who both won bronze medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics, have caught the virus, as has Nico's older brother and fellow Olympian Miguel.

The trio were preparing for a World Cup event in Calgary, Canada, as part of their preparation for the 2022 Beijing Olympics that kicks off in just five weeks.

Nico and Miguel Porteous, and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott will miss a World Cup event in Calgary. (Source: 1News)

All three have reported mild symptoms.

More to come.

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