New Zealand Surf Life Saving team
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The '''New Zealand Surf Life Saving team''', also known as the '''Black Fins''', is the mixed national team of [[New Zealand]], and a member of the [[International Life Saving Federation]]. The "Black Fins" is [[New Zealand national team nomenclature based on the "All Blacks"|one of many]] national team nicknames related to the [[New Zealand national rugby union team|All Blacks]]. |
The '''New Zealand Surf Life Saving team'''{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - New Zealand Teams and Squads |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/sport/high-performance/new-zealand-teams-and-squads |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}}, also known as the '''Black Fins''', is the mixed national team of [[New Zealand]], and a member of the [[International Life Saving Federation]]. The "Black Fins" is [[New Zealand national team nomenclature based on the "All Blacks"|one of many]] national team nicknames related to the [[New Zealand national rugby union team|All Blacks]]. |
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Below is the 2024 World Championships team.{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - New Zealand Teams Named for Lifesaving World Championships 2024 |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/news/2024/may/new-zealand-teams-named-for-lifesaving-world-championships-2024 |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}} |
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Below is the 2024 World Championships team. |
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*Steve Kent - Campaign Lead |
*Steve Kent - Campaign Lead |
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In 2024 the Black Fins took second place overall. Black Fin Fergus Eadie (Mairangi Bay) broke two world records, in the Men’s 100m Manikin Carry, with a time of 43.97 seconds, and in the Men’s 50m Manikin Carry, with a time of 27.2 seconds. In the Women’s 100m Manikin Tow, Zoe Crawford (Mairangi Bay) set a new world record of 55.30 seconds, only to have it broken by team-mate Madison Kidd (Whangamata) in the following heat in a time of 55.03 seconds. |
In 2024 the Black Fins took second place overall. Black Fin Fergus Eadie (Mairangi Bay) broke two world records, in the Men’s 100m Manikin Carry, with a time of 43.97 seconds, and in the Men’s 50m Manikin Carry, with a time of 27.2 seconds. In the Women’s 100m Manikin Tow, Zoe Crawford (Mairangi Bay) set a new world record of 55.30 seconds, only to have it broken by team-mate Madison Kidd (Whangamata) in the following heat in a time of 55.03 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - Podium finishes for all three kiwi teams at the Lifesaving World Championships |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/news/2024/september/podium-finishes-for-all-three-kiwi-teams-at-the-lifesaving-world-championships |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}} |
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The New Zealand records came from Black Fins Zoe Crawford in the 100m Manikin Carry with a time of 51.28s, Fergus Eadie in the 100m Rescue Medley with a time of 58.06s, Chris Dawson (Midway) in the 100m Manikin Tow with a time of 49.37s. In the team events, the Black Fins set national records in the Women’s 4x 50m Medley Relay with a time of 1.38.94, the Men’s 4x 50m Medley Relay with a time of 1.29.47, and the Women’s 4x 50m Obstacle Relay team events with a time of 1.48.85. |
The New Zealand records came from Black Fins Zoe Crawford in the 100m Manikin Carry with a time of 51.28s, Fergus Eadie in the 100m Rescue Medley with a time of 58.06s, Chris Dawson (Midway) in the 100m Manikin Tow with a time of 49.37s. In the team events, the Black Fins set national records in the Women’s 4x 50m Medley Relay with a time of 1.38.94, the Men’s 4x 50m Medley Relay with a time of 1.29.47, and the Women’s 4x 50m Obstacle Relay team events with a time of 1.48.85.{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - Podium finishes for all three kiwi teams at the Lifesaving World Championships |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/news/2024/september/podium-finishes-for-all-three-kiwi-teams-at-the-lifesaving-world-championships |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}} |
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Below is the 2012 World Championships team.{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - High performance squads announced |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/news/2012/march/high-performance-squads-announced |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}} They were the 2012 World Life Saving Champions.{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - Lifesaving World Championships |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/sport/high-performance/nz-team-history/world-champs |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}}{{Cite web |title=Surf Lifesaving NZ - Records fall for Kiwi surf lifesaving team |url=https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/news/2012/november/records-fall-for-kiwi-surf-lifesaving-team |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.surflifesaving.org.nz}}{{Cite web |title=- YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjcLuM25Yxw |access-date=2026-04-20 |website=www.youtube.com}} |
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Below is the 2012 World Championships team. They were the 2012 World Life Saving Champions. |
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*Head coach: Scott Bartlett |
*Head coach: Scott Bartlett |
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