Page 10 - Southwell School_The Chronicle December 2021

Gareth Lynch (2007– 2009) Gordeon Walker (1982-1985) with Lisa Carrington
Sam Meech (2003) Front Molly Meech (2003-2005) Jesse Campbell (1999-2002) with Alex Maloney with horse Diachello
ALUMNI
WOL YMPI ANS
e are proud to have watched these OBGA Olympians compete fearlessly at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Well done for persisting and
overcoming the many pandemic related obstacles to follow your dreams to represent New Zealand.
• Molly Meech (2003-2005)
Sailing Womens 49er FX with longtime teammate Alex Maloney. Placed 12th of 21 entries
• Sam Meech (2003)
Sailing: Mens Laser. Placed 10th of 35 entries.
• Jesse Campbell (1999-2002)
Equestrian Eventing Team. Debut Olympics. Horse Diachello. Individual Eventing: 22nd of 63 competitors, Team Eventing: 5th of 15
• Gordon Walker (1982-1985)
Coach of Lisa Carrington for 10 years
Halberg Coach of the Decade Four Gold Medals at Tokyo in the K1 200, 500 and the K2 500
• Gareth Lynch (2007-2009)
Paralympics Debut - Wheelchair Rugby
Placed 8th
Para athlete Gareth Lynch had an accident six years ago that resulted in a spinal cord injury. He has always played sport and has loved competing in a team environment again with the Wheel Blacks. In a short period of time Gareth has developed outstanding skills through his drive and commitment. (NZ Rugby Foundation).
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