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Hanna Holds Off Former Stawell Gift Winner To Win Ballarat Gift
Michael Hanna could barley contain his relief after he claimed the 120-metre men’s Gift final on Sunday. The presence of 2016 Stawell Gift champion Isaac Dunmall provided the push the Sydney-sider needed to win the $8500 showcase in a time of 12.273 seconds. He said he had his eye on Dunmall the entire time. “Being… Read More
Isaac Dunmall achieves his mission with victory in the Open 70m at the Bay Sheffield carnival
QUEENSLANDER Isaac Dunmall has accomplished his Bay Sheffield carnival mission with victory in the Open 70m and is unlikely to back up in the Gift at Colley Reserve on Friday. Based in Victoria for the past 18 months, Dunmall had targeted the short sprint “all year” and he achieved his goal with a sizzling performance… Read More
LUKE VERSACE THE NEW PATRON FOR STAWELL GIFT
MEDIA RELEASE: Versace the new Patron for Stawell Gift DATE: 1 March 2017 The Stawell Athletic Club have named Luke Versace as their next club patron, just the third in the clubs long history. “I was blown away to be asked to be the patron of the club, understanding the history of the gift of… Read More
Luke Versace patron of Stawell Gift
The Stawell Athletic Club have named Luke Versace has their next club patron, just the third in the clubs long history. “I was blown away to be asked to be the patron of the club, understanding the history of the gift of what it means to Stawell, Victoria and other parts of Australia. “My family and I see… Read More
Wil Johns takes out the Devonport Gift
Coach Peter Fitzgerald’s successful Christmas Carnivals campaign continued with the gifts at Devonport, with Will Johns joining Morgan Mitchell as champions of the 400 metre event. IT’S MINE: Melbourne’s Will Johns celebrates his win in the Devonport Gift on Tuesday. Picture: Cordell Richardson. It followed Morgan and Sam Baird winning at Latrobe on Tuesday. The 22-year-old… Read More
Almanac Sporting Review
Almanac Sporting Review: Easter Weekend and who has the choccies? March 29, 2016 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment Easter Weekend delights The only thing more entertaining to a sports lover over Easter weekend is the regular supply of chocolate that keeps you awake. Remind me why is there no AFL on Good Friday? I managed to watch every… Read More
Carnival attracts past Burnie Gift winners
BY CAMRON SLESSOR (THE ADVOCATE) THREE former Burnie Gift winners will battle it out for the ultimate prize at next month’s Burnie New Year’s Day Carnival. Last year’s winner and runner-up will once again feature in the race, joining a host of high-profile athletes. Announced at the Burnie New Year’s Day Carnival Launch held in… Read More
Ballarat Gift: Wearne, Mair take marquee titles
By Melanie Whelan, gallery by Jeremy Bannister Feb. 7, 2015, 6:06 p.m. Stablemaster Craig Mair claimed the $16,000 Ballarat Gift sash one week after he topped the Albury-Wodonga main prize. Mair, in his return to running after a two-month break from competition, was stunned. The veteran ran off 12 metres, having been pulled back two… Read More
Albury Wodonga Gift 2015 | Craig Mair makes it a winning trip to Albury
By CHRIS YOUNG Feb. 2, 2015, midnight All smiles … Gift winner Craig Mair with his children Tom, 8, and Daisy, 3. Pictures: DYLAN ROBINSON A STAR-studded field was unable to reign in the front markers at the Albury-Wodonga Gift on Saturday night. Melbourne-based veteran Craig Mair ran a time of 12.42 seconds from… Read More
Raincheck works in favour of refreshed runners
By Cameron Whiteley Two Victorian runners say the cancellation of yesterday’s program at the Devonport carnival could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for their chances of success. While cyclists and runners found shelter yesterday due to the inclement weather, Rob Keenan and Peter Knott decided on a light training run at… Read More
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