Our relay team is among the prospects but an athletics great has identified two other locals who could also spring a surprise at the world cross country championships in Bathurst this weekend.
Athletics great Steve Moneghetti says competitors will be “knackered’’ at the end and encounter plenty of argy-bargy during the world cross country titles. So who will cope best?
It’s got billabongs, vines and probably a few kangaroos spectating. But will the scenic world cross country championship course in Bathurst on Saturday suit the Australians team?
He was part of one of the great moments of the Sydney 2000 Olympics but it has taken Paul Tergat more than 22 years to return to the scene of one of his most extraordinary races.
He’s an Australian athletics young gun with a weird and wonderful collections of superstitions and races rituals – including one where he nicks his mums nail polish.
A former beach sprinter, Olympians and a marathon mum will race for Australia at the world cross country championships with a team of “great mates” chasing medal success.
One is a “warrior’’, another has “electric footwork’’ and a third plays rugby league. Players the coaches are excited to watch in the Next Gen Rugby Sevens series kicking off on Sunday.
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