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.