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New Zealand make World Cup history with first mother-son duo (opens original article in a new tab)

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New Zealand made World Cup history with the first mother-son duo as Tyler Bindon played alongside his mother Jenny in a 2-2 draw against Iran.

  • New Zealand's Tyler Bindon became the first son to play in a World Cup alongside his mother, Jenny Bindon.
  • Jenny Bindon played for New Zealand in the 2007 and 2011 Women's World Cups and the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.
  • Tyler's father, Grant Bindon, was a captain of New Zealand's men's volleyball team.

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