By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics para athlete, Bradley McMeeken, starred in five events at the Victorian Junior Track and Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium over the weekend, taking home four golds. Bradley competed in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m in his Men’s Para 17 age group.
Bradley was joined by five team mates from the club who all performed extremely well throughout the championships. Results are:
Sasha Carroll W18 100m Hurdles 17.97 (-2.3) (7th); W18 400m Hurdles 78.64 (5th);
Brigitte Rice W17 1500m 4:49.52 (6th); W17 3000m 10:29.42 (5th);
Kristina Nackovski W16 800m 2:29.87 (8th); 2:28.49 (heat);
Zoe Clarke W15 800m 2:24.36 (6th); 2:28.12 (heat); W15 1500m 4:53.14 (4th);
Mitchell Pointon M15 800m 2:25.49; M15 1500m 5:00.36 (12th);
Bradley McMeeken MP17 100m 18.18 (1.1) (3rd); MP17 200m 37.71 (0.5) (3rd); MP17 400m 89.92 (3rd); MP17 800m 3:20.78 (2nd); MP17 1500m 6:50.86 (4th)
Good luck to our Open and Under 20 athletes competing at the Victorian Track and Field Championships at Lakeside Stadium this coming weekend.
Our little athletics competition resumed after a week off for region championships. Great to see the enthusiasm from all athletes as they participated in running, jumping and throwing events during the morning. The action continues this weekend with some events starting at 8.00am with main warm ups from 8.45am.
Training continues for all club members on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm. Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.
If you, or someone you know, wants to join in the Little Athletics fun registration is at www.lavic.com.au. For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!
