Athletics
Runner rides for cancer service
VETERAN Colac distance runner and cancer patient John Timms is switching to cycling to raise money for cancer patient care in Colac.
Apollo Bay family set for district marathon
AN APOLLO BAY family is gearing up to run in the weekend’s Great Ocean Road Marathon.
Young athlete has big shoes to fill
A SPECIAL gift from Australian Olympian John Steffensen has inspired young Birregurra athlete Noah Allen.
Athletes compete for state medals
COLAC junior athletes are gearing up for a shot at state championship medals.
Crash derails world title chance
A BIKE crash has derailed former Colac triathlete Craig Davis’s chance of winning a world title.
Golden reward for perfect race
A “PERFECT RACE” has helped Colac’s Michael Barrand claim World Masters Games gold in the 800 metres.
Trail run will return
ORGANISERS of Forrest’s first trail run hope to grow the event when it returns next year.
Iconic marathon could grow
GREAT Ocean Road Marathon festival organisers say the event has room to grow after record-breaking fields competed this year.