A team of seven students from Wanaka's Mt Aspiring College students recently travelled to Australia to compete in the Kangaroo Hoppet Cross Country Skiing Race. Andy Pohl, NZ’s elite cross country skier, travelled with the team and was on hand to offer coaching. The students joined a field of 365 competitors in the 7km race gaining invaluable race experience and achieving fantastic results.
The students achieved the following placings in their age groups:
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Name |
Place in Age Category
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Campbell Wright (u14)
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1st |
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Tom Colbourne (u14) Olivia Jones (u12)
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3rd 3rd |
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Ben McNabb (u14)
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4th |
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Louis Jones (u16)
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4th |
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Ella Maluschnig (u18)
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5th |
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Ellen Cagney (u18)
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6th |
In addition to great individual placings, the combined times of the top three racers meant Mt Aspiring College won the secondary schools Joey Cup, the first time this cup has made it across the Tasman!
Coach Andy Pohl placed sixth overall in the 42km race.
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Pictured with coach Andy Pohl are members of the team, from left to right Andy Pohl, Tom Colbourne, Ella Maluschnig, Louis Jones, Ellen Cagney, Campbell Wright and Ben McNabb.
9 years ago