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Police are probing the death of a man found at the start of a mountain-bike race in Wānaka over the weekend.
The 58-year-old was discovered on the side of Mototapu Rd, Glendhu Bay shortly after 9am on Saturday morning. He died after unsuccessful efforts to revive him.
Senior Sergeant Chris Brooks said police were asking anyone who may have seen the man beforehand, or saw exactly what happened, to come forward.
"We know that there would have been competitors and supporters in the bike race who had travelled to Wanaka from all parts of the country," he said.
"So we are asking anyone - whether you are currently in the Wanaka area or have since returned home - who may have information to please let us know, so we can help get some answers for this man's family."
People can call Police on 105 or fill out a report online at 105.police.govt.nz/, using Update Report and then the reference file number 230304/1913.