Representing your country at the Olympics is the pinnacle of an athlete's career.
And it's no doubt the same in the mascot world
Come July, Kapiti Coast teacher, Kate Thompson will be donning the mascot outfit for the New Zealand Olympics team and embracing the role of Goldie the kiwi in Paris
So how much training does an Olympic mascot need to do, what is their role at the games - and are they the envy of all the other mascots around the country?
Kate Thompson answers these questions and more with Mark.
Kate Thompson will be donning the mascot outfit for the New Zealand Olympics team. Photo: Supplied/KateThompson
