olympics
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 sport@colacherald.com James William “Bill” Roycroft Equestrian Olympic […]
Colleagues plan watch party, t-shirts
Penny Smith’s Bluewater colleagues have already planned a watch party to support her from home during her Olympic Games debut, donning specially made supporter t-shirts.
Olympian handles COVID curveballs in her stride
Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith says she is still just as excited to represent Australia at her first Olympics despite the curveballs that coronavirus has thrown along the journey.
Colac mourning loss of first Olympian
The family of Colac’s first Olympian Kevin Wickham says he always had a love of Colac for starting him on his rowing journey.
Eight-year plans leads Smith to Olympic Games
Colac district shooter Penny Smith was 17 years old when she put in place an eight-year plan to get to the Olympic Games. She said there has been plenty of times she considered giving up on her dream, with her Commonwealth Games snub the biggest blow. But after almost a decade, Smith achieved her goal and will represent Australia at next year’s Tokyo Games.
Olympic selection no surprise to Colac club
Colac Gun Club officials say Penny Smith could be the club’s first ever Olympian, and her selection comes as no surprise.
Colac shooter named in Olympic team
The Australian Olympic Team has selected Colac Gun Club’s Penny Smith to compete at next year’s Tokyo Olympic Games.
Shooter in limbo after Olympics postponed
Colac shooter Penny Smith could have to go through the entire Olympic trial process again following a decision to postpone this year’s Games in Tokyo.