West Coast a breeding ground for tough sporting heroes
By reporter Joanne Naish:
Despite its small population of almost 33,000, the West Coast is a breeding ground for a remarkable calibre of sporting talent, locals say.
From 1967 Boston marathon winner Dave McKenie to Black Ferns superstar and World Cup winner Ruby Tui, the West Coast has spawned multiple world-class athletes.
Former star runner Josh Komen, from Greymouth, said the West Coast was known for the minerals that built New Zealand: gold, coal, and timber.
“We live in an untamed natural wilderness, the weather can be harsh, and to extract those rare minerals you have to be willing to work ... in any condition that’s thrown at you.”
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