Gumboot throwing, egg and spoon races and age group running races were all part of the curriculum for 25 Tauranga pre-schoolers as the 2016 Olympics take place in Rio.

Tauranga pre-school Lilliput held a mini Olympics yesterday with pre-schoolers aged from two to five-years-old having a go at some sports for a medal.

Zane Williams and William Wilson comparing medals. Photos: supplied.

At the beginning of the mini Olympics, the children marched around with a flag and Olympic flame in hand as an opening ceremony.

'Everyone got a medal, there were no winners or losers,” says Lilliput owner Diane Partridge.

She says the children made the medals themselves over the last few days, they stood on the podium as they received their medals.

Jaymee Robb excited about receiving her medal.

Henry Wilson proudly carrying the New Zealand flag, Boston Brott carrying the Olympic flame. Indie McKenzie, Zara Scholes, Farron Mobberley, Violet Harris, Vanessa (teacher), Lachlan Kerr, Sophie Gernigant, and Elliot Tunney all join in the welcoming ceremony.

The four year old children get set for their 100m race. From left to right: Henry Wilson, Farron Mobberley, Boston Brott, Mak Inskeep, Jaymee Robb, Molly Hyett, Lexi Cardey, Briar O'Connor, Milla Morrison, and Noah Williams.