It’s been 30 years since Chantal Brunner’s first Olympics and 20 years since her last Commonwealth Games, but the former long jumper is still leaping feet first into more sporting arenas. 692, Brunner first represented her country between 1990 and 2006, in a senior career that saw her compete at two Olympics, four outdoor World Championships and four Commonwealth Games. “I had unexpected success at those Commonwealth Games. Brunner speaks during the New Zealand Olympic Committee Annual General Meeting at Eden Park in 2015. Brunner is hoping Hobbs’ success will drive more interest in athletics, but she’s conscious it’s a crowded market.