Sport
Colac district’s athletes throughout history
Ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Colac Herald’s Ruby Manson has dug into the history of Colac and district’s past Olympians, or Olympians who have moved to the area since their careers. Did we miss someone? Let us know at sport@colacherald.com James William “Bill” Roycroft Equestrian Olympic […]
Bookaar now buzzing with Olympic talent
For a population of around 163, Bookaar has a lot of Olympians.
Colleagues plan watch party, t-shirts
Penny Smith’s Bluewater colleagues have already planned a watch party to support her from home during her Olympic Games debut, donning specially made supporter t-shirts.
Export late to cycling
Camperdown Cycling Club officials will be cheering on export Grace Brown when she makes her Olympic debut in Tokyo.
Colac connection to Australia’s new Opal
Colac championship basketballer Jesse Burn says no one is more deserving of an Olympic call-up than his good mate Sara Blicavs.
Olympian handles COVID curveballs in her stride
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith says she is still just as excited to represent Australia at her first Olympics despite the curveballs that coronavirus has thrown along the journey.
Shooter was something special from the start
Amanda Holt was at the peak of her powers when she first crossed paths with a young Penny Smith at the Colac Gun Club.
Departing Tigers leaders to remain involved
Simpson’s Nick Harding says he and fellow Tigers footy leader Tom Leishman are eager to succeed at the club under a new voice after stepping down as co-coaches.