Beneath The Surface
Gill Higgins / Vea Mafile’o / Sarah Stewart
Running
time:
12 mins
A traumatic childhood accident left Tupou Neiufi with a permanent disability. But in the water, she feels invincible. Already a world champion Paralympian, Tupou has the Commonwealth Games podium firmly in her sights when self-doubt and some unexpected hurdles make her contemplate quitting the sport for good.
Swimming’s pretty much given me everything. It just gives me that raw drive to better myself each and every day.Tupou Neiufi
Season 9
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He Ōhākī – Imparting Words of Wisdom
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Mana Over Meth
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Shred
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Testimony
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E Blacks
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Beneath The Surface
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