Articles tagged: Athletics
Colac-born athlete preparing for Commonwealth Games
A Colac-born athlete will achieve a lifelong dream when he makes his Commonwealth Games debut next weekend.
Colac Secondary College Athletics
All the fun and colour from the school sports day.
International medals boost Colac athlete
Colac para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe has received her first international gold medals at the recent Virtual Oceania Championships.
Kids’ sporting talents on show
Elliminyt Primary School pupils certainly have plenty of athletic talent to go alongside their academic skill.
SACRED HEART ATHLETICS
The Colac Herald's Chloe Lang enjoyed photographing the action at Sacred Heart's school athletics.
Olympics to boost little athletics?
Colac Little Athletics officials hope this year’s Olympic Games could see a boost in numbers when the group returns next weekend, while vaccinations requirements could cause issues for the centre.
Drew kicking goals in life despite autism diagnosis
Doctors diagnosed Drew Semmens with autism when he was just four years of age. But the diagnosis hasn't slowed him down one bit. Twenty-three years later and Semmens is one of the most recognisable voices in Colac district football thanks to a blossoming commentary career, and he has represented Australia in athletics five times with an eye on the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Athlete back to her best after injury setbacks
Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe is on her way back to her best following a season impacted by injury and coronavirus, with three bronze medals at state championships.
Little athletes qualify to take on state’s best
Nine little Colac athletes will take on the state’s best this weekend after dominating at regional level, while one is breaking records.
Colac athlete shortlisted for state award
Aspiring Paralympian Clint Pickin is shortlisted for a Victorian sportsperson of the year award.
Athletics season delayed
The coronavirus pandemic has delayed the start of Colac's Little Athletics season, but officials remain hopeful competition will begin in the coming weeks.
Quarantined, but safe at home
Colac athlete Caitlin Serle has returned home to Australia from her US college to feel safer from the spread of coronavirus. The 21-year-old will return to Victoria today after spending the past fortnight quarantined in a Sydney hotel.
WORLD TITLES TILT: Australian selection for Colac triathletes
TRIATHLETE Craig Davis says having fellow Colac exports earn Australian selection was a thrill for the sport in the district.
MAIN STAGE: National test for talented athlete
PROMISING Colac athlete Holly Robertson’s big strides on the state track and field arena have landed the teenager a spot in three disciplines at the national titles.
BIG SCORE: State finally funds Central Reserve upgrade
THE STATE Government has committed $400,000 to Colac Otway Shire Council to support the council after the Christmas Day bushfires.
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Bull rider eyes world title
COLAC bull rider Adam Hinkley has his sights set on a world title following his breakout season in the sport last year.
GOLD MEDALIST: Athlete in top form ahead of nationals
COLAC para-athlete Kirstie Newcombe is in red-hot form in the lead up to next month’s nationals in Sydney after winning three state gold medals.
Athlete reaches relay final in world championships
A FIFTH-PLACE finish in the relay was Cobden athlete Drew Semmens’ best result in his third world championships representing Australia.
Former runner-up returns and wins
ANGLESEA-born athlete Julian Spence went one better than his run last year to claim the 2015 Great Ocean Road Marathon yesterday.
Family joins Bay man for memorable stroll
FOUR GENERATIONS of an Apollo Bay man’s family will share a special moment during this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Marathon.
Star runner excels at national meet
COLAC RUNNER Kirstie Newcombe has continued her stellar season winning a silver medal at national championships in Brisbane.
Promising Colac athlete dominates at state level
MULTI-TALENTED Colac athlete Holly Robertson has achieved state finals success only six months after suffering a collapsed lung.
Gun javelin thrower to compete for state
JAVELIN thrower Caitlin Serle has made history after becoming the first member of Colac’s Little Athletics to represent Victoria at national level.
School team dominates in five different sports
A TEAM of Trinity College Year Eight students could go down as the most successful in history after reaching state finals in five different sports this year.
