Articles tagged: Athletics
Triathlete wins Colac run
TRAINING for an Victorian triathlon has helped former Colac sportsman Craig Davis win a Colac fun run.
Triathlete into world championship
EX-COLAC athlete Craig Davis has booked a ticket to London for a world triathlon championship after a strong result at Australian championships.
Colac couple to compete in Lorne run
A DESIRE to keep fit has inspired Colac runners Ben Waldron and Sarah Van Es to tackle this year’s GMHBA Lorne Mountain to Surf.
Academy awards Colac district’s budding athletes
COLAC district athletes Hamish Middleton and Kirstie Newcombe are poised for a big 2013 in their sport.
Debut competitor wins adventure race
A COLAC district endurance athlete battled sweltering heat to win a 17.8-kilometre adventure race.
Olympics inspire young athlete
AUSTRALIAN hurdler Sally Pearson has inspired Colac’s Ruby Garner’s love of athletics.
Colac hurdler to take on state’s best
A YOUNG hurdler will represent Colac and the region at a state athletics competition later this month.
Specialist training for young athletes
A GROUP of Colac’s promising young athletes will receive specialist training with a junior development squad in Melbourne.
Up close with sports stars
COLAC Primary School pupils have been up close and personal with Australia’s sporting stars ahead of the London Olympic Games.
Colac bid to revive running group
A COLAC man is hunting for people to help revive the district’s runners’ group.
Book to explore Cliff Young’s life
A MELBOURNE author is researching the life of Colac district ultra-marathon runner Cliff Young for an upcoming book.
Marathon winner unlikely to return
GREAT Ocean Road Marathon champion James Kipkelwon says he is unlikely to return next year despite dominating yesterday’s race.
Geelong runner was surprise packet
GREAT Ocean Road Marathon director John Craven says a Geelong runner was the surprise packet of the event.
Kenyan wants new marathon record
KENYAN runner James Kipkelwon is ready to eclipse his Great Ocean Road Marathon course record this weekend.
No traffic inspires marathon effort
RUNNING along a traffic-free Great Ocean Road has motivated Colac’s Kerri Rooke to attempt a half marathon.
Runner’s inspirational recovery
COLAC personal trainer Sarah Parker will continue an inspirational recovery from devasating injuries when she runs in next month's Great Ocean Road Marathon.
Great Ocean Road marathon grows
GREAT Ocean Road Marathon organisers have added two new races to their festival of distance running.
Teenagers take talent to next level
COLAC teenagers are learning what it takes to take their sporting abilities to the next level.
District runner third in Stawell Gift
FORMER Colac district runner Adam Coote has added a Stawell Gift placing to his athletics resume.
Colac athletes in state championships
A SEASON of hard work has led to state athletics championships for 15 Colac junior athletes.
Otways fun run will be bigger and better
ORGANISERS plan to make an Otways fun run bigger and better next year.
Colac runner wins rail trail race
THE Old Beechy Rail Trail Fun Run route was all too familiar for winner Adrian Polidano.
Bush bash and smash on rail trail
HOONS have crashed through a gate along the Otways’ Old Beechy Rail Trail less than a week before a fun run along the scenic track.
Teenage cyclist wins sports star award
Teenage cyclist Zac Shaw is Colac's sports star of the year.
