Rallying around their grandmother, Jackie Connell, 67, who was completing the swim leg of the race, are (from left) Theo Knowles, 4, of Cromwell, and Ella Connell, 7, Belle Fulton, 5, Olive Fulton, 7, and Millie Connell, 5, all of Christchurch. PHOTOS:...
Rallying around their grandmother, Jackie Connell, 67, who was completing the swim leg of the race, are (from left) Theo Knowles, 4, of Cromwell, and Ella Connell, 7, Belle Fulton, 5, Olive Fulton, 7, and Millie Connell, 5, all of Christchurch. PHOTOS:...
Supporter Lauren Johnston (left), of Owaka, with athletes Anna Ramsey (centre) and Anneke Muller, both of Owaka.
Supporter Lauren Johnston (left), of Owaka, with athletes Anna Ramsey (centre) and Anneke Muller, both of Owaka.
Encouraging their colleagues competing in the challenge with home-made signs are Cardrona Doctors employees (from left) Nicky Wilson, Nikita Sinclair, Dr Andrew Wilson and Dr Jim Reid.
Encouraging their colleagues competing in the challenge with home-made signs are Cardrona Doctors employees (from left) Nicky Wilson, Nikita Sinclair, Dr Andrew Wilson and Dr Jim Reid.
Male swimmers at the start line of the 1.9 km swim in Lake Wanaka on Saturday morning.
Male swimmers at the start line of the 1.9 km swim in Lake Wanaka on Saturday morning.
Niamh Barnett (left) and Pippa Mckinnel, both of Gore, support their "very competitive" friend Libby Mckinnel as she completes her first full challenge.
Niamh Barnett (left) and Pippa Mckinnel, both of Gore, support their "very competitive" friend Libby Mckinnel as she completes her first full challenge.
Challenge boasts ‘remarkable growth’
A chilly morning did not put off large numbers of athletes and their supporters attending Challenge Wanaka on Saturday. Event director Jane...