Miazga, herself a three-time women’s champion on the Longest Day course, is proud of the fact that some may consider champions freaks.
"He likes to play the trumpet, and not a lot of people know that," she said.
"He’s a 27-year-old eccentric and a really interesting guy. It’s really quite serendipitous how we’ve come together for his support crew, because Greg Knight and myself, who’ve been supporting Sam for the past two years, we’re sort of eccentrics as well."
Miazga said that between her and Knight, along with Clark’s parents, Alison and Bill Clark, in the support crew, it was as much about celebrating as it was about encouraging Sam out on the course.
"We’re kinda like the weirdos and misfits," she said.
On Saturday, for the final transition at Gorge Bridge, Knight wore his signature speedos and matching socks, while Miazga wore her sparkly bright-red power girl wonder suit.
"It was all for a bit of energy and a bit of fun," she said.
"It’s just how we roll. I think that’s why we have such a good team. We just like to have fun."
Miazga said Clark was an amazing athlete to support because he was receptive, adaptable and very professional.
"He did need some guidance. Like last year, when I came on board, he never had, like, a proper place to stay.
"He gets the king bedroom with en suite. He’s never had that before, so it’s about making him feel really professional."
Miazga added that along with giving Clark the "royal treatment" when he stayed, both she and Knight adopted the same approach to their work as members of his support crew.
"Everything has to be perfect and in order. All Sam has to do is race. But if there’s a problem, we just move on and forget about it. That’s it."
• In other results, Queenstown’s Tony Phillips finished third in the two-day individual men’s race, clocking 12hr 37min 28sec. First was Oliver Thompson in 12hr 21min 28sec and Matthew Clough (Ashburton) was second in 12hr 24min 16sec.
Jennifer Walker won the two-day individual women’s race in 13hr 12min 1sec. First-day leader Florence van Dyke finished second in 13hr 36min 53sec and Rachel Baker was third in 14hr 5min 7sec.
