New Zealand surfer Ella Williams has received her first Covid-19 vaccination despite previously expressing concerns over the jab.
Williams, who is set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics later this year, told media of her hesitancy to receive the vaccine earlier this month and said she believed it required serious consideration for elite athletes.
But taking to Facebook today, Williams shared a photo of her smiling and holding a vaccine record card after receiving her first dose.
"So grateful and privileged to be able to receive my first Covid-19 vaccination," she wrote. "Looking forward to the rest of New Zealand being able to receive the vaccine."
Athletes participating in Olympic build-up events have been receiving their first doses of the Pfizer vaccine, while those remaining in Aotearoa a little longer will be eligible to receive theirs over the coming month.