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With me on Rio journey

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A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Heartfelt thanks to the community of Gisborne and the East Coast for their donations and kind words of encouragement as I go into the last weeks of preparations for Rio. I take you all with me on this journey as we continue to make this dream a reality. Mauriora

Darcina Manuel

Judo Athlete – Rio 2016

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