Manson and Herbison compete against international star at Otautau in 1957.....

Nancy Boyle is congratulated by M. Manson (Otautau) and M. Herbison (Invercargill)

It was 1957 and Athletics were strong with an international star competing in Otautau at Holt Park.  Although no records were broken due to the strong winds blowing down the home straight, Australian, Nancy Boyle set a new Southland record for the 100m in 11.3 sec.

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Wendy Hayes was just 0.9 sec outside an New Zealand record in the 80 metres hurdles.  
Others to compete were; Sheila Manson, Glenda Blythe, Kristine Gill