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Mikaela Macdonald is one of Nelson Speed Skating's swiftest stars, picking up a number of gold medals and national records at recent events.
A Nelson speed skater has set the wheels in motion for a successful 2021, joining her fellow club members in banking numerous medals at national level.
At age 13, Mikaela Macdonald can lay claim to setting 14 national records in an incredible run of form at events held around the country.
The Year 9 Nayland College student claimed four cadets girls national records at last week’s banked track event in Timaru, another four at the national road championships and two flat track records in Whanganui in January.