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Images: Michael Campbell parade

Friday, 29 July 2005, 2:29 pm
Press Release: Dylan Packman

Michael Campbell was honoured with a tickertape parade through central Wellington at 1pm today. The lunchtime crowds came to a standstill to recognise his recent achievement in winning the US Open. Campbell was joined by family and his US Open trophy in the golf-themed parade.

Photos by Dylan Packman

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