World Lamb Shearing Record In Southland
Sunday, 10 January 2021, 4:12 pm The stage is being set for a unique attempt in Southland next week on a World shearing record which has gone unchallenged for 13 years. Gore shearer Megan Whitehead, 24, will attempt the solo women’s nine-hours strongwool lamb shearing record of 648 (72 an hour), set on November 27, 2007, by Waikato shearer Emily Welch. The previous record of 541 had been set in 1989. Megan has been shearing in recent months in Hawke’s Bay and King Country, as well as adhering to a specific physical training regime. Megan’s attempt will take place at the Grant Brothers ...
Source: scoop.co.nz