Athletics Australia Honours 6 Tasmanians

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19 Nov 2008

Six Tasmanians were honoured by Athletics Australia at its Gala Awards Dinner in Melbourne last night (Monday).

 

The evening acknowledged officials and administrators who have made significant contribution to Australian athletics at state, national and international level as well as inducting five new members into the Athletics Australia Hall of Fame.

 

Former Australian Team Manager and Athletics Tasmania Secretary, Noel Ruddock AM, current AT President Brian Roe and long serving AA Board Member, Clive Lee AM were recognised with Life Governorship of the sport.

 

Former AT Deputy President, Robin Hood AM was joined by current AT Vice President, Wayne Fletcher and Olympic and Commonwealth Games Field Referee, Chris Wilson in receiving Life Membership.

 

Those added to the exclusive Hall of Fame were Rob De Castella, Debbie Flintoff-King and Pam Kilborn Ryan, with posthumous induction accorded to Decima Norman and John Winter.