Bobsleigh manager named as reserve
After deliberating for hours, the New Zealand Olympic selectors have made one concession in response to pleas from the bobsleigh and luge fraternities to expand the New Zealand team for the Calgary Winter Games. At a meeting in Wellington last evening, the committee agreed to al-
low Owen Pinnell, the manager for the bobsleigh team, to be nominated as the additional reserve athlete in the four-man team. There was concern that there would be no backup for top driver. Lex Peterson, in case of injury, but Pinnell’s selection solves this problem. "He will be the No. 2 driver, which will ensure that that position is
covered,” said Mr Tay Wilson, the secretary-gen-eral of the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association. “This also gives Peterson a chance for a rest and Pinnell the opportunity to get some time on the ice on the practise course and leading up to the competition,” Mr Wilson added. '■< ■' < ■ '
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