by Bernice Butlion | Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Burekup’s Connor Wright has taken the mountain biking world by storm, dominating his recent international debut. The South West competitor took out two impressive wins in the Czech Republic. Wright said he was initially nervous but also excited. “I knew it was going...
by Bernice Butlion | Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The new head of the South West Academy of Sport is excited to be taking on the key position after stepping back from the sporting world for some time. Rachel Norman has taken the reins of the region’s leading sports academy as its new executive officer, starting in...
by Bernice Butlion | Jul 17, 2024 | Athlete Story, News, Triathlon
Consistency is the key for young triathlete Connor Fraser, who has gone from strength to strength in his pursuits. The Bunbury resident has steadily improved in swimming, cycling and running, under the watchful eye of his coach and 2016 Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie....
by Bernice Butlion | Jun 6, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
A South West athletics competitor has shown she is one of the best young javelin throwers in the country at the recent national titles. Collie’s Gemma Buckle won gold in the under-17 javelin at the Australian Junior Championships in Adelaide during April.Demonstrating...
by Bernice Butlion | Jun 6, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
It is the end of an era for the South West Academy of Sport, with its inaugural chief executive leaving after nearly 17 years in the position. Bernice Butlion departs the organisation this month, concluding a lengthy tenure leading SWAS from its foundationto become...
