<30.01.07> - Commonwealth Games gold medallists set for Briggs Memorial in Hobart
31 Jan 2007
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES STARS SET FOR
Two of the happiest gold medallists from last year’s Commonwealth Games in
Scott Martin produced one of the most dramatic victories on the MCG last March, when he responded to the taunts of then leader in the men’s discus, Jason Tunks of
He did just that delivering a massive 63.44 metre heave to grab the gold from under the brash Canadian’s nose. It was a magic moment for the young Victorian, who previously was better known for his appearances on a series of television commercials in ballet mode.
His athletics career has since taken off in bounds, making a name for himself on last year’s European circuit as a young man to be reckoned with. He finished 2006 with 12 competitions in the shot put over 20 metres and ten in the discus over 60.
Joining him at the Domain on Friday week, will be the Commonwealth women’s hammer champ, Brooke Billett.
The ever-smiling South Australian primary school teacher is remembered for another enthralling victory at the Games, producing another victory over a Canadian (Jennifer Joyce) by just 61cm.
The Tasmania’s Forest Industries Graeme Briggs Memorial Athletics Classic will be held at the Domain Athletic Centre in
Hobart
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