Bodyboarding

Dunedin bodyboarder Ben Mackinnon placed fifth overall in a high-class event on Australia's Gold Coast this month, fresh off winning two New Zealand titles.

Dunedin bodyboarder Ben Mackinnon mastered the tricky waves at Greymouth to win a trip to Hawaii next year.

Taking a risk paid off for Ben MacKinnon when he won his third national body boarding title near Gisborne over Easter.

Otago bodyboarder Ben McKinnon added the New Zealand series title to his national banner with a superb performance in tricky conditions at Wainui beach late last month.

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The clash between Ben MacKinnon (Dunedin) and Duncan Smith (Wellington) will be the main feature of the Dion Wells Memorial bodyboarding event at St Kilda beach tomorrow.