Athletics
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.