It doesn't rival the Lafortune clan of Belgium who competed
in 17 Olympic Games between them, but the Fergusons of New
Zealand are creating their own history.
High winds have disrupted the opening of the canoe slalom
world championships in Slovakia, providing delight and dismay
for the New Zealand-based contingent.
Whakatane canoeist Lisa Carrington's dream year continued
when she won the K1 200m gold medal at the world sprint
championships in Hungary overnight and book a spot at next
year's London Olympics.
