Cliff Young

  • Cliffy’s inspirational story spread far and wide

    Artifacts from Cliff Young’s collection have made their way to the Otways for the 40th anniversary of his historic ultramarathon win.

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  • Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions

    Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy’s history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.

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  • Reflections on an Otways legend

    Somewhere along Colac-Lavers Hill Road in 1983, a young journalist scanned his notes prepping for an interview with a Beech Forest spud farmer who had just won an ultra-marathon in his 60s.

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  • Twinnies’ tale told at COPACC

    A new colourful, interactive and engaging exhibition has opened at Colac’s arts centre, featuring a tale about a pair of wildlife rescuers with links to Colac.

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  • Running legend’s cup will return to district

    A PIECE of history will return to the Colac Otway Shire this month when the late Cliff Young’s ultramarathon cup becomes a permanent tribute to the Otways runner.

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  • New book will tell Cliff Young story

    THE tale of Otways runner Cliff Young has inspired Melbourne writer Julietta Jameson.

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  • Colac not part of Cliff Young film

    BUDGET constraints prevented filmmakers from shooting a movie about the story of ultra-marathon runner Cliff Young in the Colac district.

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  • Movie will tell Cliff Young story

    AUSTRALIA’S national broadcaster is set to immortalise Colac district athlete Cliff Young on film.

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