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Red Beach top 10 at nationals

March 25, 2025 5:02pm

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Mar 25, 2025 5:02pm

Kalani Gilbertson and Grant Clancy powered home in the final of the Open Men’s Double Ski event to claim first place.

Red Beach lifeguards returned recently from the AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, held at Gisborne’s Midway Beach, with a haul of 8 Gold, 9 Silver, and 8 Bronze medals.

The club finished in 6th spot on the points leaderboard out of 40 participating clubs.

Talented teen Jordin Fitzpatrick showed a clean pair of heels when he won the U17 Men’s Beach Sprint. He claimed a second Gold medal when he stepped up an age division and won the U19 Beach Sprint title.
Jasper Cornish, a surf and pool swimmer, sprang a major surprise when he finished first in the U19 Men’s Board Race final to claim the Gold medal ahead of a quality field.
Anika Pihema proved too fast for the opposition when she streaked home to win the U19 Women’s Beach Sprint final.

Photos, Ross Malyon.

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