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Gisborne Weightlifter finds strength at home

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Ten years ago Kitini Taihuka took up CrossFit where his love of the sport’s lifting components quickly drew him to what he loves the most - weightlifting. Taihuka heads to Samoa for the Oceania Junior, Youth and U23 Championships in October. 

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