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Four Ōrewa College students have delivered outstanding performances on the national sporting stage, bringing home medals, personal bests, and national recognition across athletics, cycling, and squash.
Isabella Pickering and Brian Wilson represented Auckland at the New Zealand Track & Field Championships held in Dunedin from March 6 to 9.
Isabella competed in the 1500m and 3000m races, gaining a national bronze medal in the women’s under 18, 3000m and achieving a personal best of 10.01.70.
Brian showcased his strength in discus and shotput, gaining a national silver medal in both the Para Men’s Under 20s discus (20.6m) and shot put (7.55m).
Levi Gear (Year 11), Ōrewa College’s 2024 Sports Person of the Year, put on a stellar performance at the Cycling NZ MTB XCO National Championships, storming to victory in the U17 title with a commanding 4.5-minute lead after a tough start.
Yusra Rashid (Year 9) earned a prestigious spot on the Squash New Zealand Poipatu Aotearoa Junior Trans-Tasman Test Series, proudly representing Aotearoa against Australia.
Their achievements were a testament to their dedication, perseverance, and the support of our fantastic coaches, says Ōrewa Principal Wiri Warriner says.
“These exceptional athletes have made Ōrewa College proud with their hard work, determination, and incredible performances,” he says.
