Athletics

  • SACRED HEART ATHLETICS

    The Colac Herald’s Chloe Lang enjoyed photographing the action at Sacred Heart’s school athletics.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Colac athlete shortlisted for state award

    Aspiring Paralympian Clint Pickin is shortlisted for a Victorian sportsperson of the year award.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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