The Drew family and Nicola Mitchell have got off to a good start in MTBO in Australia ahead of the Aus-NZ Challenge next weekend. In the NSW Long distance Champs yesterday. Rachel Drew won W21 (open) and Nicola Mitchell W50, while Sherlock and Nixon Drew were 1-2 in M14. Other kiwis placed in W21, M21, W60, M60 and M70. There has also been a Middle and a Sprint distance today, Rachel placing 4th in open women and Nicola moving up to W40 where she was 3rd. Full results can be found via https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events , by clicking on the "R" against the event name. Unfortunately M14 is not a challenge grade, but Liam Drew, Glen Warner and Michael Wood are also in the NZ team for the challenge.