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HPC’s Teigan Lange, 17, is off to the 2025 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships . Photo: SUPPLIED

Hauraki’s Teigan tumbles to the top

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:July 10, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Teigan Lange doesn’t really feel pressure when it comes to the sport of tumbling.That’s because it’s not only something that “keeps me motivated”, but also something she loves, the 17-year-old…

Hauraki Plains College's Cooper Young leaves a wheely big mess for the other riders. Photos: COURTNEY VINING

Hauraki’s Cooper flies fast, finishes first

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:June 17, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Cooper Young’s motocross dreams are to always have fun and “do my best”.His passion clearly paid off when he clinched the number one spot for the 12-16 years 125cc class…

Rylee Sayer says ‘little me would be so proud’ of how far she has come in the swimming world. Photo: BW MEDIA/SWIMMING NZ

Paraswimmer’s pride powers the lane ahead

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:June 11, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Even the strongest of swimmers get tears in their goggles.Just ask 16-year-old Rylee Sayer, whose list of achievements has become even longer after being selected to compete as an Aquablack…

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