NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell
All-Round Swimming Champion: John Takes the Hunt Cup
John recalls winning the ‘Auckland Deaf Society Hunt Cup: All Round Men’s Swimming Championship’ in 1971 at age 23. The competition was held at Kelston School for the Deaf, with events including the 100-yard freestyle, 220-yard backstroke, and 220-yard breaststroke. The 100-yard race, about 91.85 metres, meant four laps of the pool. John earned the highest overall points and proudly took home the cup.