At track and field competition on Wednesday 25th September there were 4 new records set. In the field Sam Keogh jumped 8.53m for a new record in the 40-49 years triple jump whilst Anne Boatswain hurled the hammer 21.52m for a new 40-49 years hammer record. On the track, in the 800m Erin Smart ran …
3 field records set in week 1
Track and field pointscore kicked off on Wednesday 18th September. There were good numbers on the ground for the first week of competition. There were 34 athletes in the 1500m keeping the volunteers at the finish line busy! Denzel Atkinson took out the race in 5.11.65. He was followed by Brandon Exton in 5.27.80 and …
Track and field season kicks off
The new season of Track and Field competition kicked off on Wednesday 11th September with pleasing numbers. There were familiar faces amongst new ones, as well as some athletes returning after a hiatus from athletics. There were certainly plenty of smiling faces and enthusiasm. On the track runners tested themselves over 60m, 150m and 1200m. …
South Coast 3 and 5
Nowra Athletics Club South Coast 3 and 5 was held at Shoalhaven High School Track on Sunday 8th September. In the combined kids and juniors 3km race there were 11 competitor’s. Cameron Baxter took the lead from the gun and ran a strong and controlled race to claim the win for the 13-19 years group …
2024 Australian Cross Country Championships
Nowra Athletics Club had 8 of our junior members compete at the 2024 Australian Cross Country Championships held at Symmons Plains Raceway in Launceston, Tasmania last weekend. Athletes had to battle gale-force winds, rain and a muddy course, but they showed grit and determination. Finn Goddard put the disappointment of not getting his State uniform …