Meda McKenzie vs the Cook Strait | Scratched: Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends | The Spinoff

One morning in 1978, 15-year-old Meda McKenzie got in the Cook Strait in Wellington and started swimming. Just over 12 hours later, she arrived in the South Island. It was just the start of a series of incredible long-distance swims for McKenzie - this is how she did them.
Season two of Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends celebrates six New Zealand athletes whose incredible feats have been forgotten or gone unappreciated. Featuring Meda McKenzie, Tuariki Delamere, Jane Tehira, Angela Walker, Precious McKenzie and Lee Ralph. New episodes weekly.
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[@Huimatewaka]

Brother: so shes my little sister so i look after aye !!!pretty much!!!its always been that way!!! (all with holding back the tears of a loving brother)....your amazing Sir and you to Meda

[@gerardomartinez576]

This 2 seasons have to be watched more. Amazing stuff, great length awesome stories 🙌🙌

[@dalebrujo1384]

yeah,brings back memories,certainly an inspiration

[@donbrashsux]

Amazing achievement..incredible kiwi

[@robsykes6656]

Your fantastic Meda McKenzie

[@nzrockboi]

Men: No women will be able to do this for the next 10 yea...
Kiwi woman: Done, where's my beer??

[@kiwisweetheart71]

Or Meda, "hold my beer".

[@braydeny]

Yayyyy