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New Zealand's Olympic Chef de Mission has lifted the lid on some of the work that goes on behind the scenes to make the historic sporting event happen.

What goes on behind the scenes at the Olympics?

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Volunteer lifesaver Britt Spencer.

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Black Sticks women's coach Phil Burrows.

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Maddie Davidson will represent New Zealand at her second Olympics, after a history-making turn in Tokyo.

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