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Sun shines on Whangārei Boys' High School swimming sports

By Adam Pearse
Northern Advocate·
15 Feb, 2019 09:30 PMQuick Read

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Eager to escape the heat, five swimmers dive in to start a tube race. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Eager to escape the heat, five swimmers dive in to start a tube race. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Under the hot Northland sun, Whangārei Boys' High School held its annual swimming sports at the school's pool on Thursday.

Max Brunker and Kaina Whiu-Hemara were the stars of the day winning consecutive senior and junior titles respectively. Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham was there to capture the action.

Results:

Junior Championship
1st Kaina Whiu-Hemara
2nd Tynan van der Veer
3rd Elijah Hansen

Intermediate Championship
1st Luca Matenga
2nd Quin Walden
3rd Tyler Jepson

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Senior Championship
1st Max Brunker
2nd Caleb Smith
3rd Tyler Maugham

George Poad, 14, takes a breath as he competes in a tube race. Photo / Michael Cunningham
George Poad, 14, takes a breath as he competes in a tube race. Photo / Michael Cunningham
WBHS outdoor education teacher Steve Huurnink gets into the spirit of the day. Photo / Michael Cunningham
WBHS outdoor education teacher Steve Huurnink gets into the spirit of the day. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Lucas Rule pushes through the water as a tube race competitor. Photo / Michael Cunningham
Lucas Rule pushes through the water as a tube race competitor. Photo / Michael Cunningham
WBHS deputy principal and event announcer Allister Gilbert calls another race. Photo / Michael Cunningham
WBHS deputy principal and event announcer Allister Gilbert calls another race. Photo / Michael Cunningham

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