New Zealand Famous Person

 This term I have been working on A New Zealand famous person. For my famous person, I chose Jonah Lomu I chose him because I didn't know much about him and because I really like rugby. To do this I had to do some note-taking and then write a report and then Mrs. Kennedy printed it out and last I drew some things on it that represent Jonah Lomu.

This is my report and my photo!

Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu’s full name is Jonah Tali Lomu. Jonah was born in Auckland, New Zealand on 12th of May 1975. He lived in Tonga with his aunt and uncle for part of his childhood. His sister's names are Sela and Irene Lomu. Jonah’s brothers' names are John and Noah Lomu. Jonah Lomu had three wifes their names are fiona lomu, Tanya Rutter and latest wife was Nadene Quirk. Jonah’s kids' names are Dhyreille and Brayley lomu. Jonah Lomu’s parents' names are Semisi and Hepi Lomu. Jonah Lomu went to Wesley College as well.

Jonah Lomu had problems with his kidneys. The kidney disease he had was very rare and he was unlucky to be one of those people to be diagnosed with it.  He underwent a kidney transplant in 2004. In 2015 Jonah lomu died from a heart attack related to his kidney problem. There were three public services held to his Honour. He was only 40 years old when he died.

Jonah Lomu’s success is great, he was known all around the world.  He won the player of the tournament in the Rugby World Cup. Jonah Lomu scored four tries against England in a test International! Jonah Lomu made his test debut in 1995 against France at Lancaster Park in Christchurch and lost 22-8. Jonah Lomu was the youngest to play for the All Blacks! His age was 19 and 45 days old! 

 

McDonalds named a burger after him in 1996 it was named the Jonah burger.

It would take four players to take down Jonah Lomu if he was playing his best.

There was a wax model of Jonah Lomu at the Madame Tussaud in London.

I chose Jonah lomu because I did not know much about him. I didn’t even know about his death and  I also chose him because I like rugby a lot!