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Area Code talks to roller sport legend, Wendy Gila

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The Area Code team is joined by Wendy Gila, President of Roller Sport South Africa to discuss her journey and passion for the sport.

She forms part of the National Federation of Artistic and in line Speed Roller Skating and Skateboarding and started skating in 1970 at the age of 4 and she is still skating today.

Wendy does volunteering work for the Federation and she is a highly qualified coach. She has true passion for any wheel sports.
17 Feb 2022 English South Africa Technology · Music

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