Kiwi M75 thrower reported in critical condition after being hit by shot
We’re keeping our fingers crossed for M75 thrower Bruce Clarke of New Zealand, who on Friday was hit by a shot during warmups for the North Island Masters Athletics Championships in Auckland. “It is understood he was in a critical condition after the accident and he is still in hospital in Auckland,” the local paper said Tuesday. Kiwivets president Andrew Stark was quoted as saying: “They had an ambulance on site with at least two paramedics.” Andrew said this was the first time he’d experienced such an accident, but “everything has been handed to the right people and there’s a process that they will go through.” Bruce’s family sells Christmas trees, but was not ready to speak about the accident, the paper said. Anyone know his current condition? All the best to Bruce and his family!
Bruce, second from left, is shown in 2012 with members of the Lodge Frankton Athletic and Harrier Club. Photo by Shane Morton
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Andrew Stark of Kiwivets writes in reply to my query:
At the families’ request, we are not going to make comments about Bruce’s conditions. I trust you understand.
Thanks for the article Ken. It is a sad time indeed for Bruce’s family. Actually, Andrew Stark is the current president of New Zealand Masters Athletics. I’ve no idea where you get “Aussievets” from though. We are a completely separate country. It’s good to get some coverage of our Kiwi athletes from you Canadians… (said with tongue in cheek)
Sorry about that, John! I’ve changed Aussievets to Kiwivets. Brain cramp in La Mesa!
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