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A winter of training in the pool has prepared Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club member Kate Wignell to compete in the World Surf Lifesaving Championships, which are taking place now in Adelaide.
The 15-year-old from Orewa is competing the U19 Youth category, in the surf swim, board race, beach sprints, and all the individual rescue events in the pool.
Kate will face tough competition, and hopes that the experience will put her in good stead for the season ahead.
Kate finished last season as part of the gold medal winning U16 Taplin Team event at the National Surf Life Saving Champs held in Gisborne, as well as securing a silver medal with the U16 beach sprint relay team. Throughout the winter, she has trained and competed in the pool, demonstrating medal-winning form.
Kate’s determination and drive is proving inspirational to younger lifeguards at Orewa Surf Lifesaving Club as she juggles school studies, pool and beach trainings, and volunteer hours on patrol as well as competing at the top level in her sport.
