Kane Radford, the kiwi open-water swimmer, has been added to the New Zealand Olympic team for Rio.

He has been selected to race in the men's 10 kilometre event after successfully appealing his initial non-nomination.

The Sports Tribunal asked Swimming New Zealand selectors to reconsider their decision and they've obliged, with the NZOC ratifying his selection.

LISTEN ABOVE AS KANE RADFORD SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING