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'I'd only just started athletics at this age' – Kiwi duo lend a hand to inspire the next generation

By Guy Heveldt
January 6, 2018

Eliza McCartney and Joseph Millar made an appearance at the Colgate Games in Auckland today. (Source: Other)

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