by Bernice Butlion | Aug 29, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
Dunsborough’s Chloe Collis has been proving her speed and skills on WA’s mountain bike trails in recent months as she competes in this year’s WA Gravity Enduro State Series. The downhill daredevil’s love for the sport has led to a string of top-two finishes in the...
by Bernice Butlion | Aug 20, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
The South West Academy of Sport is set to welcome 18 talented athletes over the coming year as part of a scholarship program. The SWAS Individual Athlete Support Program seeks to develop the potential of rising sporting stars by providingthem with access to resources...
by Bernice Butlion | Aug 1, 2024 | Athlete Story, News
South West Academy of Sport athlete Mitchell Tuckey has shown not many people can break through water like he can, after he came home with multiple medals in a State contest. The Bunbury surf lifesaver recently returned from this year’s Surf Life Saving WA Pool Rescue...
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....
