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Former Gisborne springboard diver Tony Gledhill, now residing in Hamilton, was successful in gaining the three-metre springboard and tower diving titles at the New Zealand Swimming and Diving Championships held at QE2 pool in Christchurch during the period of March 5 to 8. Tony, who is the son of Mr and Mrs C. K. Gledhill, 29 Harris Street, has been coached, for the past twelve months, by New Zealand's top diving coach, Merv Campbell of Hamilton.

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Fine efforts by Glenn Sutton and Kim Gregory saw them head off all the other entrants in the Hawke's Bay-Poverty Bay open and handicap long distance swims on March 9. Glenn Sutton took both the Johnstone Cup (for the men's open over two miles) and the Greer Cup (for open handicap over one mile). Kim Gregory took the Lewis Cup for the first woman home over two miles. Both swimmers are members of the McGlashen Club.

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Lynnette Talbot, the daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Talbot, Levin, and formerly of Wellington Street, was first equal Dux of Horo-whenua College last year, and also received the cup for the top maths student. The family has lived in Levin for the last 5½ years, but Lynnette received her early education at the Te Hapara and Central Primary Schools, and at Gisborne Intermediate. This year Lynnette is attending Massey University and intends majoring in statistics. Lynnette is also a grand-daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Lyons, Maude Street.