Our athletes shine at the Queensland Track Classic.
We had some fantastic results at the Queensland Track Classic in Brisbane on the weekend. Jack “Halestorm” Hale clocked another sensational PB in the 100 metres, with a time of 10.19 seconds! Jack is on fire, and only getting better as the season progresses. Jack also teamed up with Jake Doran, Alex Hartmann and Rohan […]
Victorian Masters Championships
The championships were again conducted at Doncaster in challenging conditions. Some great results for our more mature athletes. GOLD Anna Kasapis W40 800m 2:23.61 Travis Wilson M40 Weight Throw 9.72m Mark Harper M40 100m 11.55s (1.9) PB Mark Harper M40 400m 52.56s Travis Wilson M40 Discus 36.18m Martin Sheppard M55 High Jump 1.45m Masoud Ghasabani […]
More success for Laura
Team Aus has won silver in the women’s 4×100 at Special Olympics World Games. Another silver medal for Laura Butler to add to her 200m and long jump successes.
Kevin Healy receives Victoria Government Sporting Blue Award for Athletics.
Our congratulations to Kevin Healy, who recently received a Victorian Government Sporting Blue Award for Athletics. Kevin was also honoured to have this award presented to him by our current Australian 1500 metre champion and Australian 1500 metre record holder, Linden Hall. Congratulations Kevin!
Jack Hale – new PB and a win at the Jandakot track Classic.
Jack Hale has trimmed his 100m PB winning in 10.20.“That was good to get a PB after two and a half years,” said Hale. “Not the cleanest of races but came here to race and that is what I got.” It took two starts to get the race going.“Doran got a big jump on me […]
Laura wins silver!
Laura Butler has won a silver medal in the 200m at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi overnight, running a new PB of 29.91 seconds. Congratulations Laura, and good luck for the rest of the games!
Going for Gold in Abu Dhabi
SPORTS star Laura Butler will compete at the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi this week, representing Australia in the 200 metre sprint, long jump and relay race. The Pyalong resident and Broadford Secondary College student said she had been going to the gym every night and pracitising long jump training twice a week […]
Victorian T & F Champs
Held over two full weekends, the championships showcased the best of the best in Victoria.
Vic Country Championships
Some great results for Athletics Essendon’s members at the Vic Country Champs over the Australia Day long weekend. Great to see many of our jumpers and throwers dominating their events. Check out the full results on the AV website. Our new club website has hit a hurdle and won’t be ready for its soft launch […]
Laura Butler competing at Special Olympics World Games in the UAE
Athletics Essendon athlete Laura Butler will be competing at the Special Olympics World Games in the UAE, which commences on March 14. Laura will be competing in the 200 metres, long jump and 4×100 relay (anchor leg). Laura won the 100, 200 and Long Jump at Special Olympics National Games last year and came second […]
