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Tauranga's Steph Dryfhout claims world tree climbing title

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Steph Dryfhout competing in Savannah, Georgia.

Photo: Joe Astell

Stephanie Dryfhout has just become the latest New Zealander to win the international tree climbing competition.

This country has a long history of winning tree climbing titles on the world stage.

Steph took out the women's masters competition at the International Tree Climbing Competition, which took place Savannah, Georgia at the end of October.

To do so she had to get the most points over five climbing activities that tested her dexterity through the tree as well as speed, safety and ability to rescue another climber.

It was a big month for Steph, she also won the New Zealand Tree Climbing Championships earlier in October.