Fifty years ago - in 1974 - Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth games. They were a huge sporting event that united Aotearoa, and simultaneously became the countries first colour TV broadcasts.
We finished an impressive 4th place in the medal table with a haul of 35, including nine Golds. One of which came courtesy of 17 year old Jaynie Parkhouse.
On the final lap Jaynie came from fourth place to overtake all three of the Australian favourites, winning by just four hundredths of a second.
Jaynie - known as Hudgell since her 1975 marriage is our guest for NZ Sporting History this week.
Jaynie Hudgell Photo: supplied
