Territory Stories

McGufficke Gold for Darwin

Details:

Title

McGufficke Gold for Darwin,

Collection

IndexNT Newspapers, IndexNT,

Date

1982-10-04,

Location

Darwin,

Description

Article congratulating Graeme McGufficke for his contribution to the 4x200m mens freestyle relay win at the Commonwelath Games in Brisbane alongside team-mates Graeme Brewer, Ron KcKeon and Paul Rowe. The disqualified Canadian team protested before the gold was awarded to the Australians. This is the first medal for a Territorian. McGufficke was swimming the crucial first leg in the relay and provided Australia with nearly a body-length lead before his team-mate took to the pool. Experts believe it was McGufficke's effort that won the gold. NT Chief Minister, Mr Paul Everyingham sent his congratulations in a telegram. Includes photo.,

Notes

Newspaper article,

Language

English,

Subject

Commonwealth Games, Sports,

Source

NT News,

Parent handle

https://hdl.handle.net/10070/970196,