Champs on Surf and Turf

NZ finished second overall in the world lifesaving championships at Viareggio, Italy, behind Australia and ahead of South Africa. The Kiwis won 17 medals in total, including gold in the men’s beach flags event (Morgan Foster), gold in the women’s surf race (Rachael Anderson), silver in the 50m mannequin carry and 100m medley rescue (Georgina Toomey), silver in the 50-54 age group ski race (Ian Ferguson), and gold in the 55-59 year age group ski (Brett Leask).