Passages: New Zealand’s Duncan Laing, 77

DUNEDIN, New Zealand, September 13. DUNCAN Laing, a coaching legend in New Zealand, has passed away at the age of 77. In late July, Laing became seriously ill and entered the Dunedin Hospital, as previously reported here.

Laing had previously battled tumors and other melanoma-like growths before passing away this weekend in Dunedin.

Craig Lord of SwimNews.com has published a strong obituary detailing Laing's history in the sport and his life.

Swimming World sends its condolences to the Swimming New Zealand community as its mourns Laing's loss.

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