New Zealand Olympian and gym chain founder Les Mills dies at 91

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Les Mills, founder of the global gym chain, has died at 91. Mills, a four-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist, established his first gym in Auckland in 1968. His son later expanded the brand internationally with popular group fitness programs. The fitness pioneer also served as the mayor of Auckland from 1990 to 1998. His legacy continues through the widespread Les Mills fitness programs.


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