A small group of athletes went to Nelson this year for the South Island Secondary Schools Athletics Champs.

Travelling by van from Dunedin to Nelson was a long journey, which we broke up with an overnight stay in Hanmer Springs. 

Events began on Friday afternoon with the Hammer Throw for Joel and Tainui. The other athletes were able to test out the track, which was found to be very hard and unforgiving. 

Track events began on the sunny Saturday morning, along with the rest of the field events. There was disappointment for Corey Pope who travelled all the way and made the 100m and 200m finals, only to pull out due to injury. There were some great performances from our King’s athletes (see below) but what stood out the most was the fantastic team spirit throughout the meet. 

The long drive home was filled with sing-a-longs and fish n chips to top off an outstanding weekend.

Joel Bolton - Hammer 6th, Senior Discus 5th

Lachie Cameron - Under 15 Javelin 3rd

Liam Condliffe - Senior 110m Hurdles 1st, Senior Long Jump 5th

Jay Davis - Under 16 100m 2nd, Under 16 200m 7th, Under 16 Long Jump 11th, Under 16 100m Hurdles 2nd

Ryan Kreft - Under 15 100m 7th, Under 15 200m 5th

Tainui Little - Senior Hammer 7th

Louis McKay - Under 16 Shot Put 7th

Tyler Metua - 100m 10th

Flynn Murdoch - Senior 100m 5th, Senior 200m 5th

Riley Shaw - Under 16 High Jump 9th

Taylor Smith - Under 14 Javelin 1st

Ezekiel Stewart - Under 16 3000m 6th

Siate Taufa - Under 15 Shot Put 6th

Kalani Vanisi - Under 14 High Jump 6th, Under 14 Discus 3rd