The Week That Was 10/26 – 11/01

The Timaru Herald – Jones and Begg in dominant form Christchurch’s world junior contender Ollie Jones was impressive, taking 30 seconds off a long-standing 5000m record that was no longer a standard distance for men’s indoor national titles. Jones also dominated the other events. While not in full training, South Canterbury’s Nicole Begg was still able

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The Week That Was 10/19 – 10/25

Prensa Latina – Colombia Rushes Preparation to World Roller Speed Skating Tournament Colombia works at top speed with a short list of 32 athletes with a view to the World Skating Championships to be held from next November 7 in Rosario, Argentina. The group will travel today to the South American nation to give the

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The Week That Was 10/12 – 10/18

The Morning Call – Coopersburg’s Browne living full life of a world-class inline skater McKenzie Browne laced up her pink and red plastic Barbie skates in preparation for the 2003 SportsFest 5K race around Dieruff High School. Then 8 years old, McKenzie was ready to take on this new sport. Health AIM – Overcoming Your Fear of

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