Helen Norfolk (born 27 August 1981 in

Christchurch Christchurch ( ; mi, Ōtautahi) is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River / ...

) is a New Zealand

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competitor. She won a bronze medal with Lauren Boyle,

Alison Fitch Alison Rachel Fitch (also known as Aly Fitch; born 18 February 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand) is a New Zealand Swimming (sport), swimming competitor. She won a bronze medal in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Care ...

and Melissa Ingram in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the

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. She has competed at three

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(2000, 2004 & 2008) and two

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(1998 & 2006).Profile at the New Zealand Olympic Committee website
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