It’s a calm and cloudless afternoon at Christchurch’s Waipuna Estate as bride Dana Mulcahy smiles at her groom, shot put champion Tom Walsh, and prepares to share her vows by the snowcapped Southern Alps.
Surrounded by native bush and vibrant spring blossoms, the couple look relaxed and polished, with Dana in an elegant drop-sleeve gown and Tom dressed in a navy suit that accommodates the 137kg frame that’s helped him win two Commonwealth gold medals, two Olympic bronzes and a world championship.
It’s a beautiful but rare sight for their guests, who’ve come from all around New Zealand and overseas to celebrate the sports-loving duo. Usually, the
