Thursday 4 March, 2010

Masterton Young Gun Makes Golden Shears History

MASTERTON school student David Gordon made history last night by becoming the youngest ever Golden Shears champion at thirteen years old.

David just pipped one of his best friend’s and fellow Mastertonian, Manahi Fox, to take the title of Novice Shearing Champion, making him younger by two years than the previous holder of the youngest champion title. 

David’s win was no surprise to many of the crowd packing Masterton’s War Memorial Stadium last night. He has grown up surrounded by shearing and was one of four family members entered in this year’s Golden Shears. 

His sisters Samantha and Cushla both competed in the junior woolhandling competition yesterday, and Cushla was also vying for the Junior Shearing Champion title. To cap it off, the family will be cheering along father Nuki Gordon, a seasoned entrant in the Golden Shears who will compete in the Open Shearing contest tomorrow.

For more information and free higher resolution images contact the Golden Shears media group at goldenshears@pete.co.nz or phone 021 488 137 or 027 5788 137. International callers phone 0064 21 488 137 or 0064 27 5788 137.

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