By Ava Cashmore
Berwick Little Athletics Club delivered a standout performance at the State Championships over the weekend, claiming an impressive 13 gold, 11 silver, and 21 bronze medals.
Prior to the event, two young girls were very excited to be performing at such a high level.
Under 13’s athlete, Portia Miller, trains almost every day. Prior to the event, she told Star News “I’m hoping to win long jump because I’ve been training for that.”
On Sunday 9 March, Portia took her Gold Medal straight to the pool room for her jump of 5.09 metres.
She also placed second in hurdles with a time of 12.8 seconds and took home bronze in the 100m and 200m sprints.
Under 15’s athlete, Eden Pike, said “ I always look forward to the weekends when I get to compete.”
She finished second in the 200m with a time of 26.34 seconds, while claiming third in triple jump, 100m, and 400m events.
Club president, Robert Dugdale, said “Our Centre is thrilled with the results from last weekend’s State Championships.
Berwick athletes excelled in the warm conditions and we congratulate all those who won medals on the day. Qualifying for a State Championship event is a tremendous achievement and all participating athletes should be proud of their efforts.”
Team manager, Shona Tofts-Liyanage, also commended the young athletes on a tremendous weekend.
“The athletes all coped well in the weather and I think the club had an amazing weekend,” she said.
“This was the largest number of athletes we’ve ever had qualify for state.”
In total, 118 athletes from Berwick Little Athletics Club competed, with 62 athletes finishing in the top 8.
