WELLINGTON Athletic Club capped off a very successful track and field season with outstanding results at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships, held in Brisbane from April 13 to 16.
In total, Wellington achieved one silver medal and two bronze.
Highlights of the event were from Lachlan Rosato, who placed second in the Under 14 400m with a time of 56.34; Grace Graafsma, third in the Under 15 3000m in a personal best time of 10:01.10; and Kaydene Fleming, third in the Under 15 400m in a personal best time of 57.96.
There was very-high representation and outstanding results from a very small regional club competing against the best athletes from across the country.
The club is said to be exceptionally proud of the efforts of the achievements of all the athletes.
The athletes are very grateful for the expertise and support that they all receive from their coaches, Denis and Craig Huffer.
Notable performances:
Oscar Woodhouse
- 400m U13 Final (61.15) 6th PB
- 800m U13 Final (2:16.95) 6th PB
Sullivan Jennings
- Long Jump U14 Men (4.87) 8th PB
Lachlan Rosato
- 200m U14 Men Final (25.51) 6th
Grace Graafsma
- 1500m U15 Women Final (4:54.25) 20th
Kaydence Fleming
- Long Jump U15 Women 8th PB
Cass Farley
- 800m U15 Women Final (2:17.88) 6th PB
- 1500m U15 Women Final (4:48.88) 11th
Rhylee Stewart
- 800m U16 Men 1st Round (2:04.42) 19th
Maddy Boyd
- 800m U17 Women 1st Round (2:27.25) 22nd
Elly Fleming
- 800m U18 Women Final (2:09.33) 4th
Craig Huffer
- 3000m Open Men Final (8:18.90) 16th
