Sun shines on Whangārei Boys' High School swimming sports

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

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

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

WBHS deputy principal and event announcer Allister Gilbert calls another race. Photo / Michael Cunningham