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Maria is the World’s 2nd Best Speaker

February 19th, 2009 | Category: Worlds

In news just in from Athens, Maria English has been ranked as the 2nd best speaker in the world.

A photo of the team is here.

There are articles online on both stuff and the Herald website. Watch the TV3 midday news for a bulletin, and the 6pm bulletin.

11 comments

11 Comments so far

  1. Dipti February 19th, 2009 10:04 am

    Maria, you are absolutely amazing. Congratulations! (Yet again)

  2. dwain February 19th, 2009 10:18 am

    I had the chance to watch the WSDC live, and Maria was the debater who clinched a tight and lively debate for the NZ team. She spoke passionately and movingly, and her speech was mesmerizing. My best wishes to them all.

  3. Tom February 19th, 2009 10:22 am

    Thats awesome sis, very proud.
    Flick me an email!

  4. Meredith February 19th, 2009 10:37 am

    Hurrah.
    Well done to you all. That is wonderful

  5. Mrs. Campbell February 19th, 2009 1:09 pm

    Well done, Maria. We are all so proud of you and are looking forward to having you back! Awesome work!
    Mrs. Campbell

  6. Kathy Scott Dowell February 19th, 2009 2:09 pm

    Maria, what an absolutely incredible achievement. You are so deserving of every success that comes your way, you work so hard and are such a team player. You are a wonderful ambassador for NZ! Can’t wait to see you when you get back :)

  7. bill February 19th, 2009 4:55 pm

    Why weren’t you 1st?

  8. Hamish February 19th, 2009 5:36 pm

    Congratulations team! Enjoy the victory. Well done!

  9. Claire February 19th, 2009 6:46 pm

    Dwain – you are right. The team performed realy well but Maria was on fire – it’s the best I’ve ever seen her. Bill -why wasn’t she first? The reason probably isn’t best published on a blog that all the world can see. Stephen Whittington will understand – Canada 2005.

  10. Claire February 20th, 2009 11:54 pm

    Having said that, I wouldn’t want to detract from the top speaker award given to Daniel Kaliski from South Africa. He was the best spreaker I saw during the preliminary rounds.

  11. Chris, Liz and Polly February 23rd, 2009 9:09 am

    Congratulations especially to Holly we know Steve and Lee must be very proud!!! Viel Spass in Deutschland!

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