Articles tagged: Athletics
Personal best puts Charles on podium
Four jumps into the biggest competition of his young career, Colac athlete Nash Charles had already proven he belonged.
Athlete smashes five-year personal bests
Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe has produced her best performances at state level in five years.
Athletes pass decade-long best
Colac Little Athletics officials believe for the first time in more than a decade the club will have 10 athletes compete against the state’s best.
Personal bests set student’s success
Trinity College’s Nash Charles has leaped into the record books with a stunning performance at the State Track and Field Championships.
Bay athlete lands PB and Victorian comeback
Apollo Bay athlete Teyvia Williams says she was pleased to beat a personal best time in tough conditions at the National Cross Country Championships at Ballarat.
Colac runner overcomes mud-mayhem at nationals
Muddy conditions and even losing her shoe wasn’t enough to stop Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe from winning a bronze medal at the National Cross Country Championships.
Big last jump lands local athlete on podium
Camperdown athlete Ruby Darcy pulled off her biggest jump when it mattered most at the Australian All-Schools Athletics Championships in Adelaide.
Trinity athletes shine at states
An emerging Western Eagles footballer has finished top 10 in the state at School Sport Victoria’s track and field championships.
Club proud as season kicks off
Colac Little Athletics officials say they’ve been proud with what they’ve seen in the opening two weeks of the season, with numbers up on last year.
Olympic fever set to boost participation at Little Athletics
The club will start its season tomorrow with a Come and Try Day, our next Aussie heroes will be on display in the track and field.
Runner claims silver
Not even 50-kilometre winds could stop Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe from winning a medal at the Victorian Cross Country Championships.
Athlete primed for carnival
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe is in strong form in the lead-up to the Victorian Track and Field Championships on Friday after winning three gold medals at Vic Country level.
Honours keep coming for Colac athlete
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe has had an athletics and cross-country season to remember in 2023, winning an abundance of medals and trophies.
Young athletes to kick off season
Colac’s future star athletes will hit the track tomorrow when Colac’s Little Athletics returns.
Honours for Colac young guns
The future of sport in the Colac district looks extremely bright with two 10-year-olds taking out honours at the Colac Sportsmen’s Club.
PHOTO FEATURE: Region’s kids running together
Fine weather greeted students for the Colac region’s annual primary school cross-country run.
Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions
Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy's history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.
National recognition for athlete
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe has earned recognition for her achievements and participation in major Australian sporting events.
Bay’s colourful athletics day
Apollo Bay P-12 College added plenty of colour to its athletics carnival this year in a bid to involve all students in the annual event.
Athlete earns silver medal at state carnival
Young Colac athlete Beau Perkins has pulled off one of his best jumping efforts at state championships.
Athletes set for state carnival
Four talented Colac athletes have qualified to compete at the State Athletics Championship Carnival following success at regionals.
South-west athlete bound for nationals
South-west athlete Ruby Darcy’s impressive performances at the Victorian state athletics have landed the teenager a spot in three events at the Australian National Track and Field Championships.
Athlete firing ahead of national championships
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe is in strong form in the lead-up to the Victorian and Australian Athletic Championships in the coming months after winning three gold medals at the Vic Country level.
Medallist turns to nationals
Cobden athlete Drew Semmens is already eying his next challenge after winning a gold and silver medals for Australia at the VIRTUS Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane.
