SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - LODDON MALLEE DIVISION

Track & Field Regional Championships

On Thursday 17 September, twenty-eight students from Catherine McAuley College Bendigo proudly represented the school at the School Sport Victoria Loddon Mallee Regional Track and Field Championships in Bendigo. Competing against some of the strongest athletes from across the region, our students embraced the challenge and showcased their talents across a wide range of track and field events.

The day featured some strong performances across both track and field events, with students supporting one another and representing the College well throughout the championships. Their efforts were reflected in the results, with the team bringing home twenty-six medals.

A number of athletes delivered exceptional performances, with nine students earning qualification to the School Sport Victoria State Track and Field Championships. These students will now have the opportunity to compete against the best school-aged athletes in Victoria at Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne, on Friday 16 October. We congratulate all qualifiers on this significant achievement and wish them every success at the upcoming State Finals.

A special mention goes to Milanke Haasbroek, who produced a remarkable performance in the 12-13 Years Girls 1500m event. Milanke not only claimed first place but also broke the long-standing Loddon Mallee Regional record, running an impressive time of 4:57.33. The previous record of 5:48.06 had stood since 2017, making this achievement even more significant. Congratulations to Milanke on an outstanding performance and a well-deserved place in the record books.

Thank you to Mrs Clark and Mrs Leahy for their assistance and support of the students throughout the day. Their encouragement and organisation helped ensure a positive and successful experience for all involved.

Top results

1st Place

• Imogen Brown: 16 Years Female – 800m
• Lyla Edwards: 13 Year Female – 800m
• Milanke Haasbroek: 13 Year Female – 3000m, 1500m
• Thea Hulls: 13 Year Female – High Jump
• Florence Lapthorne: 13 Year Female – 200m, 400m
• Lilly Teuma: 16 Year Female – Discus
• 13 Year Female Relay Team – Lyra Haythorpe, Thea Hulls, Makayla Jackson, Florence Lapthorne

2nd Place

• Lyla Edwards: 13 Year Female – 1500m
• Flynn Todd: 14 Year Male – 1500m
• Thea Hulls: 13 Year Female – Long Jump
• Lucy Pollock: 14 Year Female – Shot Put
• Eliza Evans: 17 Year Female – Discus, Javelin
• Ruby Bath: 17 Year Female – High Jump (equal), 100m
• Evie Dickins: 14 Year Female – High Jump (equal)
• 15 Year Female Relay Team – April Wainwright, Sienna Raco, Evie Gretgrix, Ellie Macumber

3rd Place

• Eliza Evans: 17 Year Female – Shot Put
• Arie Riley: 13 Year Males – 1500m
• Ellie Macumber: 15 Year Female –100m, 200m
• Jake Rosa: 16 Year Male – 200m
• Lilly Teuma: 16 Year Female – Shot Put
• 16 Year Male Relay Team – Jake Rosa, Quinlan Cody, Jimi Read, Jamison Westley

TEAM (some team members not pictured): Ellie Macumber, Sienna Raco, Evie Gretgrix, Lilly Teuma, Lyla Edwards, Lyra Haythorpe, Thea Hulls, Makayla Jackson, Lucy Pollock, Evie Dickins, Jamison Westley, Quinlan Cody, William Eldridge, April Wainwright, Jimi Read, Arie Dean, Ethan Burgess, Jude Place, Jensen Sawyer, Flynn Todd, Sean Mannes, Imogen Brown, Ruby Bath, Eliza Evans, Jake Rosa, Milanke Haasbroek, Florence Lapthorne