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Gold!!! Andrew Jeffcoat wins the 50m Backstroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Congratulations to our Old Boy on this fantastic achievement.

HBHS Old Boy Andrew Jeffcoat has won the 50m Backstroke final at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new New Zealand record time in the process. Tino pai te mahi e hoa!

For more on this achievement, and to watch the race, click here.

For additional coverage on Andrew and his achievement, check out the New Zealand Herald here.