Articles tagged: olympics
Olympian to speak at riding luncheon
An equestrian legend is set to come to Colac to share his life experiences.
Olympic fever set to boost participation at Little Athletics
The club will start its season tomorrow with a Come and Try Day, our next Aussie heroes will be on display in the track and field.
Los Angeles Games on the cards
A short break after an Olympic bronze medal win looms for Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith who looks forward to sharing the achievement with friends and family across the district.
From Lake Colac to the Olympics
The Colac Herald’s search to track down the district’s Olympians of yesteryear has led us to France, the home of Paul McKenzie, a bilingual sailor and once a promising young footballer.
Wayne’s world cycling feats
Watching this year’s Olympics brought back special memories for former Colac Cyclist and 1988 Olympic Bronze medallist Wayne McCarney. McCarney, who is one of Colac’s greatest sporting exports won Olympic Bronze in the 4000-metre team pursuit event in Seoul 1988. It still ranks as one of the “best moments” of McCarney’s life, who also represented […]
Medallist reflects on Games
Getting to celebrate with her family and her fellow Australian Olympians have been among the highlight during a whirlwind two weeks for Camperdown’s new gold medallist Grace Brown.
Olympic buzz in Camperdown
Camperdown’s local sportsmen’s club says there’s a buzz around seeing the small country town making international headlines.
Winning gold takes pressure off for second ride
Camperdown export Grace Brown says already winning an Olympic gold medal has taken a lot of the pressure off ahead of this weekend’s road race.
Special moment for family after Penny wins bronze
The father of Colac district Olympic shooter Penny Smith says sharing a phone call directly after her bronze medal win was a special time for the close-knit family.
Brown shares medal with region
Camperdown export Grace Brown says it’s been “so special” to share her Olympic gold medal win with friends and supporters from south-west Victoria.
Gold medallist an inspiration
Corangamite Shire Council mayor Kate Makin has hailed Camperdown export Grace Brown as an inspiration following her historic gold medal win on Saturday night.
Our local Olympians throughout history
Ahead of tomorrow morning’s opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the Colac Herald’s Ruby Manson and Liam McCullagh have dug into the history of Colac and district’s past Olympians, or Olympians who have moved to the area since their careers.
Family in awe of Penny’s drive
The brother of Penny Smith says the Colac district Olympian didn’t immediately excel the first time she picked up a shotgun, saying her drive and determination are the reason she’s gearing up for her second Olympic Games.
Gun club officials proud of Olympian ahead of Paris
Colac Gun Club president Rhys Hirth said the club could not be prouder of Penny Smith for securing a second-time spot in Australia’s Olympic team.
Journalist’s special front-row seat
Not many people have had a front-row seat to some of sport’s most iconic moments, but former Colac local and journalist Scott Gullan can stake those claims.
Shooter sets sights on next Olympics
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has confirmed she has her sights set on the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 following a promising Olympic debut this year.
Doran living an Olympic dream
Mark Doran never forgets sinking his teeth into Wayne McCarney’s story when the cyclist returned home to Colac as an Olympic bronze medallist.
Family proud of new Olympian
The parents of Colac district Olympian Penny Smith say they have been overwhelmed by the community support for the star trap shooter, who they expect to have the 2024 Paris Olympics in her sights.
Family support for Olympic debutante
A Colac district family will be cheering on their cousin as she makes her Olympic debut.
Smith falls just short of bronze medal match
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith has wrapped up her Olympic debut, falling one target short of a bronze medal match in the mixed trap.
Penny set for mixed trap
After an incredible effort reaching the final in the Olympic women’s trap, Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith will be back in action this morning in the mixed event.
Smith to debut today
Bookaar’s Penny Smith will make her Olympic debut this morning.
Heat makes life tough for Camperdown export
Camperdown export Grace Brown says the heat and climbs made for a tough start in her Olympic Games debut, finishing 47th in the women's road race yesterday.
Colac district’s athletes throughout history
Ahead of tonight’s opening ceremony for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Colac Herald’s Ruby Manson has dug into the history of Colac and district’s past Olympians, or Olympians who have moved to the area since their careers. Did we miss someone? Let us know at [email protected] James William “Bill” Roycroft Equestrian Olympic […]
