Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the 50th anniversary of Dick Tayler winning gold at the 1974 Commonwealth Games - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Today marks 50 years since Dick Tayler made history at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

Tayler brought home the gold for winning the 10,000 metres, an impressive feat for the former South Canterbury potato grower.

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the event here today.

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