Athletics
Crash derails world title chance
A BIKE crash has derailed former Colac triathlete Craig Davis’s chance of winning a world title.
Golden reward for perfect race
A “PERFECT RACE” has helped Colac’s Michael Barrand claim World Masters Games gold in the 800 metres.
Trail run will return
ORGANISERS of Forrest’s first trail run hope to grow the event when it returns next year.
Iconic marathon could grow
GREAT Ocean Road Marathon festival organisers say the event has room to grow after record-breaking fields competed this year.
Kenyan claims first marathon win
KENYAN Joel Chepkopol has claimed his first Great Ocean Road Marathon victory after a dramatic sprint to the finish line yesterday.
Former footy ace tackling first marathon
FORMER Colac Tigers and Apollo Bay footballer Rahni Buchanan will run his first competitive marathon this weekend.
Injured netballer hits the road instead
SOUTH Colac netballer Emma Monteith says her netball career might be over after suffering another knee injury.
Bombing won’t stop marathon man
A BIRREGURRA marathon runner says the bombing of the Boston Marathon is not going to put him off competing in international events.