Athletics

Congratulations to our awesome team of 16 girls who had outstanding performances at the NSW Junior Championships at Sydney Olympic Park over the weekend. Our Pymble athletes truly excelled, with several personal best results, 17 medals, several finalists and an impressive 15 students securing their spot on the NSW team for Nationals in Adelaide this April. What an achievement!

Special mention to Sarah Baker (Year 12), Eliza Lawton (Year 8), Gemma Dixon (Year 8), Sybella Warton (Year 11), Grace Peters (Year 11) and Matilda Harrison (Year 10) who all achieved two medals across the weekend.

Please see below list of medallists:

Gold

Eliza Lawton (Year 8) u15 3km and 1500m
Amalia Bond (Year 8) u15 triple jump
Gemma Dixon (Year 8) u15 3km walk
Grace Peters (Year 11) u17 discus

Silver

Sybella Warton (Year 11) u20 para 200
Sophia Slater (Year 11) u18 2km steeple
Grace Beck (Year 10) u17 5km walk
Eloise Stewart (Year 9) u15 hammer throw
Claudia Wyatt (Year 8) u15 2km steeple
Matilda Harrison (Year 10) u16 100 and 200

Bronze

Sarah Baker (Year 12) u18 3km and 800
Grace Peters (Year 11) u17 shot put
Gemma Dixon (Year 8) u14 1500
Sybella Warton (Year 11) u20 para 100

Results

Georgia Phillips (Year 12), 5th in u20 400m hurdles, 9th 800m
Phoebe Berglund (Year 12), 7th u20 200m, 9th 100m
Jocelyn Blair (Year 10), 7th in u17 100, 100m hurdles, 200m
Amalia Bond (Year 8) 4th in u15 long jump
Grace Beck (Year 10) 5th in u17 2km steeple
Lana Pike (Year11) 11th in u18 800m
Samara Bond (Year 11) 8th in u18 100m, 6th 200m.

Our athletes will now focus on the upcoming Nationals in April.

Our dedicated cross country squad is diligently training for the igsa Championships, which is only eight weeks away. Solid preparation is key as we strive for a successful championship.

Deb Walsham

Head Coach – Athletics