1XX Regional Sport

16 Nov 2009 9:17 a.m.

Runners rise to the challenge

Runners and walkers from all over New Zealand have followed in the footsteps of Toi in one of the Eastern Bay's most popular endurance events.

More than 660 people took part in yesterday's Tois Challenge, making their way across the 18

.5km course between Whakatane and Ohope.

He says renowned pig-hunter Cliff Harper came to the rescue after one athlete broke her ankle in one of the bush sections, carrying her all the way to Otararwairere Bay where she was met by a Whakatane Surf Lifesaving Club rescue boat crew.

Galatea dairy farmer Sjors Corporaal took out this year's Challenge, finishing in 1hr17mins.

New records were set in the men's 50+ and 70+ categories.

Race manager Gavin Shadbolt says though there were several injuries sustained during the event, help was at hand.

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08 Feb 2012 8:16 a.m.

SBW invites Murupara girls

Two Eastern Bay athletes will be ringside come Sonny Bill Williams' fight in Hamilton today.

02 Feb 2012 7:20 a.m.

Fishing with the family

Following last weekend's 2k four-way fishing tournament, Eastern Bay anglers have another chance to get out on the water in the quest for prizes.

01 Feb 2012 8:17 a.m.

Mountain biker on top

A top Eastern Bay athlete is doing everything in her power to win the right to compete at the London Olympics.

01 Feb 2012 8:13 a.m.

International placing

An Opotiki athlete is pleased to have placed at what he deems one of the best races in the world.

31 Jan 2012 8:54 a.m.

Four-way tournament results

The Whakatane Open Fishing Tournament has had another successful year.

31 Jan 2012 8:19 a.m.

National title

A Whakatane mountain biker has claimed her third consecutive win in the south island.

23 Jan 2012 9:01 a.m.

More mountain biking success

Two Whakatane cyclists have come out on top of a national competition, for the second week in a row.

18 Jan 2012 9:00 a.m.

All go for tournament

First the tuna disappeared, last year the weather proved too rough - now organisers hope the Rena's cargo won't put a stop to Whakatane's 20k 4Way Fishing Tournament.

18 Jan 2012 8:20 a.m.

End in sight

A rowing team, put together by a former Eastern Bay man, has made it to shore for the first break.

17 Jan 2012 7:32 a.m.

Quest almost over

The team rowing from one iconic bridge to another, on a trip conceived by Whakatane's Rob Hamill, is nearing the finish line.

17 Jan 2012 7:31 a.m.

Two medals for Murupara girls

A Murupara teenager has won a silver medal at the International Age Group Boxing Competition.

16 Jan 2012 8:02 a.m.

Teen boxers on podium

Two Murupara teenagers have won medals in an international boxing competition.

16 Jan 2012 8:01 a.m.

Mountain biking success

Two Eastern Bay mountain bikers have come out on top in the opening round of the New Zealand Mountain Bike Cup.

16 Jan 2012 8:00 a.m.

Sporting achievements recognised

Four Eastern Bay people have received sports scholarships from BayTrust.