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# Face of the Day
- URL: https://goodoil.news/face-of-the-day-1609/
- Published: 2026-10-21T17:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-21T17:29:59.000Z
- Description: Grandiek grew up in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation, experiencing years of hardship, hunger and deprivation during the Second World War. His sporting achievements are remarkable considering he suffered a heart attack at 78 while still working on his deer farm near Invercargill.
- Author: Good Oil Staff
- Tags: Face of the Day

> A 95-year-old Southland cyclist who survived a heart attack and triple bypass surgery has celebrated his birthday by breaking an age-group cycling world record in Invercargill.  
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> Peter Grandiek rode an extraordinary 22.948 kilometres in one hour at the ILT Stadium Southland velodrome on Tuesday evening, setting a new mark for the men’s 95-plus-age category, subject to official confirmation.  
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> Chris Lynch Media

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