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A popular wrester from New Zealand, Cheree Georgina Crowley, better known as Dakota Kai, has won the NXT Womens Tag Team Championship twice. Before joining WWE, she had wrestled in countries such as Japan, Australia, and the US, under the ring name Evie. She is also a popular streamer on Twitch.
Order of Australia Medal-winning Jessica Watson made headlines with her solo attempt of circumnavigating the world, though it fell short of the official criteria. The Australian sailor and explorer had grown up in a cabin cruiser and double-decker bus. She has recounted her experience in a documentary and a book.
Andrea Hewitt is a New Zealand triathlete best known for winning the bronze medals at the 2006 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. She also took part in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics, representing New Zealand.
Helen Moros was a New Zealand athlete who specialized in long-distance running. She represented her country at the 1990 Commonwealth Games where she placed seventh in the marathon event. She also competed in the Los Angeles and Chicago marathons in 1990, placing third and fourth respectively. Helen Moros died at age 35, having suffered from anorexia since her teenage years.
Initially a netball player for New Zealand's Silver Ferns, April Ieremia later became a popular sports anchor. Her work, which has seen her hosting events such as the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games, also won her awards such as the Qantas Media Award. She has also hosted TV shows and written columns.
