Cross Country
On Saturday, eight Pymble athletes travelled to Nowra to compete at the Athletics NSW State Cross Country Championships, renowned as one of the toughest courses in the country, and it certainly lived up to its reputation.
Siena Cassidy (Year 4), representing Junior School, was impressive in her first ever race at Nowra, placing an outstanding 3rd and securing an automatic qualification for the National Championships.
Eliza Lawton (Year 9) extended her remarkable run of success in cross country, finishing strongly and placing 2nd.
Gemma Dixon (Year 9), Harriet Murphy (Year 10), Charlie Slater (Year 8), Grace Beck (Year 11) and Rachel Schwulst (Year 11) were strong on a demanding course. Our Cross Country Captain, Sophia Slater (Year 12), ran a gutsy race in the u20 6km event and was, again, selected for National Cross Country.
In the u18 race, a moment that truly captured the Pymble spirit, Grace B stopped mid-race to check on Rachel S, who had become unwell on the course. After ensuring Rachel was okay and encouraging her to continue, both Grace and Rachel remarkably still qualified for Nationals. Well done to Grace for her care and to both girls on your selection.
We are proud that all eight Pymble athletes have qualified for Athletics Australia’s National Cross Country Championships to be held in Ballarat in August.
A reminder that holiday training will take place during the holidays:
- Monday 7 July from 8.30am to 10.00am
- Wednesday 9 July from 8.30am to 10.00am
- Monday 14 July from 8.30am to 10.00am
- Wednesday 16 July from 8.30am to 10.00am
Deb Walsham, Head Coach of Cross Country
