State track and field championship medal

Picture: Erika Bedyn

By Jamie Strudley

 State Track & Field Championship Medal

Lakeside Stadium roasted over the weekend as athletes from throughout Victoria, Tasmania and further afield competed in the first of two weekends of Victorian Track and Field Championships. Yarra Ranges Athletics had thirteen athletes competing and despite the unfavourable conditions, came away with two silver, one bronze, two fourth and three fifth placings along with many personal or season bests.

Results are:

Lauren Starr Open Women 1500m 20th 4.53.77

Dale Bullen Open Men Discus 11th 32.08m, Javelin 6th 46.59m

Grace Muller Under 20 Women 3000m Steeplechase 4th 12.06.55

Harry Norman Under 20 Men 1500m 11th 4.09.26 (H4.06.40)

Georgia Laven Under 18 Girls 1500m 2nd 4.45.46

Brayden Woolridge Under 18 Boys Javelin 5th 45.87m

Jemima Wilson Under 16 Girls 1500m 11th 5.36.04

Mia Strudley Under 16 Girls 1500m 8th 5.05.9, 2000m Steeplechase 5th 7.34.25

Daisy Birtchnell Under 15 Girls Javelin 4th 23.63m

Kiara Flavel Under 15 Girls 400m 2nd 58.35

Madeline Laven Under 15 Girls 1500m 3rd 4.51.99

Indigo Linde Under 15 Girls 1500m 8th 5.02.79

Tiara Willis Under 14 Girls 80m Hurdles 5th 13.94