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Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday January 24 2024 Bay Harbour News NEWS 7 McKenzie aims for Paralympics • By Dylan Smits MCKENZIE DRAGE is in the pool six days a week in preparation for the New Zealand championships in April, with a long-term goal of competing at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics Games. The 19-year-old from Mc- Queens Valley was born with Apert syndrome, but it has never stopped her from pursuing her dreams. “I am very determined and like to face challenges with a positive mindset,” she said. Apert syndrome causes fusion of bones in the fingers, toes, and head and neck. Various surgeries were needed during Drage’s infancy and childhood to improve her quality of life. “School and social life have been a challenge but I’ve never let my disability hold me back from setting goals and achieving them,” she said. When swimming, Apert syndrome mainly affects Drage’s range of movement as she cannot fully extend her arms, neck or shoulders. “I have limited reach and kicking ability, but I follow a daily stretching programme to try and develop my flexibility.” Drage, who attended Hagley College until graduating last year, lives on the family farm with her parents and older brother. Farm life has taught her how to work hard. “I’ve learned how to get jobs done and be organised with my time.” The family owns 80 free range chickens, and Drage is partly responsible for selling their eggs to customers in Christchurch. She also works part time as a lifeguard at Jellie Park. THE RIGHT LANE: McKenzie Drage with the award qualifying her team for last year’s Oceania tri series. Drage’s longterm goal is to compete in the 2028 Paralympics. She has always enjoyed swimming and started competing in year 11. “Being able to swim well helps me feel confident in any water. I really like the discipline of training hard and feeling fit and healthy.” Drage is part of the Aquagym Swim Club where she is coached by Emma Smith. In September, she represented New Zealand for the first time at the Oceania tri series swimming ‘Everyone has differences and strengths, and life is about making the most of what you have’ – McKenzie Drage championships in Hastings. She won the 100m individual medley, achieving a personal best of 1min 52.4sec. “I feel really satisfied when I get a personal best time in a race I have been focusing on,” she said. “They don’t come easy though, there’s a lot of hard work and sometimes you get disappointed when you don’t make a time.” Drage is training hard ahead of the New Zealand swimming championships in April. With her eyes on the future, Drage wants to achieve qualifying times for the world para series in Melbourne next year and then the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. Being a paraswimmer has given her amazing opportunities, she said, like meeting her hero, Paralympian Sophie Pascoe, and being able to represent New Zealand in international competitions. “Everyone has differences and strengths, and life is about making the most of what you have.” HOT PRICE 50% off HOT SAVE PRICE $110 2024’s not the only thing that’s shiny and new. Chiropractic HD, HDX and Sanctuary Beds # (Excludes HD Ultra and Limited Edition) Save on Altus Whiteware. † Bosch Series 4 | 8kg Front Load Washing Machine 60000476 / WAN24124AU $1099 35% OFF # Save $1600 HOT PRICE Dimplex Heat + Cool Air Circulator Pedestal Fan - White Finish 9076448 $319 $1099 $429 was Altus combines durability, functionality, and intuitive design to bring you appliances that make your life easier. Perla 5 Seater Fabric Lounge Suite - Grey 9068729 $2899 was $4499 Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer 9065131 $279 Smiths City Colombo St 550 Colombo Street, Christchurch Smiths City Northwood 1 Radcliffe Rd, Christchurch Smiths City Hornby 6 Tower Street, Christchurch Appliances, Furniture, Beds TVs, Audio & more. Offers valid dates vary. Available while stock lasts. See individual product pages online for details. Terms, conditions, exclusions, and limits apply. Some products on display in selected stores only. Please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only, trade and commercial not supplied. #Discount is off our full retail price. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. †Altus 3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty terms and conditions apply. Extend your standard 2 year warranty to 3 years for free via online registration within 90 days of purchase. Ask in-store for details.
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