One of New Zealand’s leading veteran track and field athletes, Bruce McPhail, with the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club Champion Challenge Cup, thought to be the oldest trophy still being contested in the sport. The cup and platter were presented to Mr McPhail’s son, Graham McPhail, for his winning 200m run of 22.3s at the Mid and South Canterbury champonships this year. Mr McPhail, sen., holds the New Zealand M50 100m, 200m, 400m, high jump and long jump championships. The trophy, valued at between $5000 and $8000, was first contested in 1872. It traditionally goes to the most outstanding performer in the Mid and South Canterbury championships.
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107One of New Zealand’s leading veteran track and field athletes, Bruce McPhail, with the South Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club Champion Challenge Cup, thought to be the oldest trophy still being contested in the sport. The cup and platter were presented to Mr McPhail’s son, Graham McPhail, for his winning 200m run of 22.3s at the Mid and South Canterbury champonships this year. Mr McPhail, sen., holds the New Zealand M50 100m, 200m, 400m, high jump and long jump championships. The trophy, valued at between $5000 and $8000, was first contested in 1872. It traditionally goes to the most outstanding performer in the Mid and South Canterbury championships. Press, 1 June 1989, Page 40
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