here are some kiwi celebrities we saw at the girl’s triathlon today.
these first two are all blacks.
these guys are world famous (although i don’t know who they are!) and it’s amazing they just come along to sporting events to meet and encourage kids doing sport.
they seemingly consider it part of kiwi sportsperson’s job and that is very cool
i’m not sure whether they counted as one person each for the purpose of the container stage
and amongst this lot were various international triathloners, Olympians and a member of the silver ferns (the ladies netball team)
the took it in turns to give medals to kids crossing the finishing line.
it is quite amazing how international sports people are so accessible and there’s a real feeling that if you’ve got what it takes you can really achieve stuff over here. and equally, if you don’t you’re encouraged to have a good time