Articles tagged: Olympic Games
Olympic hurdler remembered
Olympian Robert Joyce is being remembered for his athletic abilities and being “a mentor and friend” to his loved ones.
Colac South West’s wacky Olympics
Colac South West Primary School students commemorated the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris through their very own wacky Olympics.
Keira cheers on Penny from the stands in Paris
From meeting in Colac eight years ago, to travelling across the world to Paris, Keira Thomas was there to watch bronze medallist Penny Smith achieve her “ultimate goal”.
Olympian looks back on incredible diving career
From South Africa to Birregurra, setbacks to triumph, ex-Olympic diver and Birregurra cricketer and footballer Grant Nel’s sporting career has experienced it all. Taking up diving as a 10-year-old in South Africa, Nel’s journey saw him earn a sports scholarship at the renowned Texas A&M University, represent Australia at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics […]
First medal for Colac club
Colac Gun Club’s Rhys Hirth says he has seen firsthand how hard export Penny Smith has worked to become an Olympic medallist.
New Olympian following in mum’s footsteps
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith will follow in her mother’s footsteps when she makes her Olympic debut next year.
District shooter dominates national event
Podium finishes in each of Penny Smith’s events at a national shoot have kick-started her 2019 season and her push for Olympic Games selection.
Games are skier’s swansong
NEXT month’s Winter Paralympic Games will serve as a sporting farewell for Colac district skier Cameron Rahles-Rahbula.
