Six Gunnedah athletes qualified for next month’s state championships, after 33 Gunnedah Athletics Centre members competed in the Coles Region 1 Championships at the Gold Coast on January 31 and February 1.
Gunnedah was represented from U8 to U16 level at the Gold Coast, with a Gunnedah Athletics Centre spokesperson saying, “All athletes competed so well under hot and humid conditions representing Gunnedah Athletics Centre with great sportsmanship, lots of medals and PBs.”
Rivah McDonald was Gunnedah’s standout performer as he set regional records and achieved gold medals in all four of his events: the 70m, 100m 200m, and long jump.
Josh Spinks (one gold, silver and bronze), Ruby Cygan (two silver and one bronze), Seth Welsh (gold), Hope Welsh (silver) and Georgina Grimm (silver) were the other Gunnedah athletes to qualify for the state championships.
Gunnedah’s other multi-winning medallists at the Gold Coast were Rosie Galton (gold and silver) and Stella Geddes (three bronze), while Adelaide Bryon and Teddy Leys won a silver medal each.
Reeva Ceeney, Hannah Cygan, Cooper Galton, Taylor Morris, Allie Neilsen and Jaxon Warren won one bronze medal apiece.
Jaxon Warren.
Taylor Morris.
Rivah McDonald gained four gold medals and set four records in the Coles Region 1 Championships.
Hannah, Jake and Ruby Cygan. Photos: Supplied.
