Tuariki Delamere's somersault long jump | Scratched: Aotearoa’s Lost Sporting Legends | The Spinoff

At a college track and field championships meet in 1974, a New Zealand long jumper representing Washington State University did something that had never been done in competition before – a somersault. Season two of Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends celebrates six New Zealand athletes whose incredible feats have been forgotten or gone unappreciated. Featuring Meda McKenzie, Tuariki Delamere, Jane Tehira, Angela Walker, Precious McKenzie and Lee Ralph. New episodes weekly. Made with the support of NZ On Air. WEBSITE: http://thespinoff.co.nz FACEBOOK:   / thespinofftv   TWITTER:   / thespinofftv   INSTAGRAM:   / thespinofftv