A broken leg might cause some to think twice about flying to support a grandaughter at Maadi. But Central Otago octogenerian Harry Woods is made of sterner stuff – he hopped (literally) on a plane.
GUTSY GRANDAD: “My granddaughter Macaela Turfus is the best.” Grandad Harry Woods travelled from Central Otago to watch his granddaughter compete in the light weight doubles this week. Most fans would not be too fussed by the trip, but Harry is 80, and he has a broken leg. It is his first time to Hamilton and he is delighted to be here despite the broken leg. “Air New Zealand looked after me, they put me on the plane.” He looks on with pride as the rowers pass. And, he says, he will be here in 2017 for the next regatta – without the wheelchair. Photographer: Charlie Scott
