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Bendigo region’s stars in hot form at 2021 Victorian state championships
The medal haul for Bendigo Region on the first weekend of Athletics Victoria’s track and field championships hit 10. A great tally for Flack Advisory Services Group-backed Bendigo Region was three gold, four silver and three bronze. There were outstanding feats across many events as the competition was run on Friday night and across Saturday and Sunday at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park.
Matt Buckell claims bronze in Athletics Victoria’s under-20 5000m championship
A rising star at Bendigo University Athletics Club, Matt Buckell claimed bronze in Athletics Victoria’s under-20 5000m championship run on 11 February 2021 at the Box Hill track. Racing as a top-age competitor, Buckell’s aggressive approach was a key factor in achieving a top-three placing.
Nathan Crowley motors towards national 800m record
Bendigo University Athletics Club’s Nathan Crowley was not far from breaking an Australian 45-plus record in the 800m at the latest round of the Victorian Milers Club action at Box Hill. Crowley ran a superb time of 1:59.39 for the two-lap showdown in his third Milers meet hit-out of the 2020-21 track season.
COVID-19 Update – 12 Feb 2021 – Event cancellations and advice from Athletics Victoria
Following the announcement from Premier Daniel Andrews this afternoon, Victoria will move into Stage 4 Lockdown from 11.59pm tonight (Friday 12th February 2021) until Wednesday 17th February 2021. We are providing advice from Athletics Victoria, Athletics Bendigo and Little Athletics Bendigo about a number of upcoming competitions that will now be cancelled. Please note the following local Athletics Bendigo and Little Athletics Bendigo events are cancelled: - Saturday 13 February – AVSL Round 7 - Saturday 13 February & Sunday 14 February – Little Athletics Regional Championships - Tuesday 16 February – Tuesday Night Track Series
Marathon on Andy Buchanan’s mind
A start in the Gold Coast Marathon is on the mind of Bendigo distance running star Andy Buchanan. Less than a fortnight after a stellar fifth placing in the Zatopek 10,000m at Box Hill, Buchanan said a marathon debut is being considered by him and coach Scott Westcott.
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