The Southlander Charlotte Muschamp, who is the architect of her own destiny MARY-JO TOHILLSupplied Invercargill triple and high jumper Charlotte Muschamp in action at the Pac-12 Track and Field Championships in the United States. For much her life, Invercargill triple and high jumper Charlotte Muschamp defined herself by her sport. The 26-year-old athlete overcame many hurdles, both physical and mental, while completing a sports scholarship to Washington State University in the United States. Upon graduating two and a half years ago, she made the agonising decision not to lift the bar by attempting bigger competitions. "But I have found my niche here in Seattle and am currently working towards becoming a registered architect in the State of Washington, working as an architect."

Source: Stuff February 10, 2019 22:30 UTC