12 Feb 2024

51 year old first-timer makes Manu World Champs

From Checkpoint, 5:53 pm on 12 February 2024

A 51 year old first-timer has made a big splash in Christchurch, earning her a place at the Manu World Champs in Auckland next month.

Tania Veronese-Cowell flung herself off a three metre diving board during the regional heats at Jellie Park over the weekend.

She'd last been on a diving board four decades ago.

Tania Veronese-Cowell speaks to Jimmy Ellingham.

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