<9.12.06> - Two More Medals For Tassie Athletes In Sydney
10 Dec 2006
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TWO MORE MEDALS FOR TASSIE ATHLETES IN SYDNEY
Tasmanian athletes gathered another two bronze medals on day three of the Australian All Schools and Youth Athletics Championships in Sydney today.
James Guest (Newstead Harriers) was impressive in taking the third spot in a tough competition in the under 18 boys hammer. His best throw of 51.06 metres capped an impressive series of six throws and kept a group of challengers at bay. Chase Richardson (OVA) took the State’s second medal of the day when he finished third in the under 16 3000 metres race walk in a time of 14:16.57.
In addition to the medallists there were a further sixteen performances by Tasmanians in the top eight of their events on day three – a significant achievement:
Libby Clarke U18 2000m Steeple (4) 7:00.33
Toby Campain U18 High Jump (4) 1.95m
Clive Reekie U14 800m (4) 2:08.95
Huw Peacock U15 Discus (5) 53.57m
Hamish Peacock U17 Hammer (5) 47.51m
Josh Harris U17 2000m Steeple (5) 6:20.67
Alex Spinks U17 2000m Steeple (6) 6:23.49
Aaron Griggs U18 200m (6) 22.41
Huw Peacock U17 Hammer (6) 43.77m
Nathan Morey U17 800m (6) 1:59.55
Lauren Vaessen U17 Pole Vault (6) 2.90m
Bobby Malcomson U16 3000m Race Walk (6) 15:22.95
Phillip McConnon U15 1500 metres (6) 4:24.83
Teletha Phillips U15 3000m Walk (7) 16:11.78
Chris Edwards U18 Javelin (8) 45.58m
James Hay U16 400m (8) 52.92
Sydney – 9 December 2006
Further information: Brian Roe 0438 604 571
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