01 May 2015
Thorpe House has wrestled back the title of distance running champions at Parkview Public School after a thrilling day's competition recently. Over 300 students took to the testing course that winds it way through the school grounds and adjacent Central Park precinct to decide the Age Champions, House Champion and LNPSSA representatives for 2015.
On a day tailor made for distance running, the athletes did not disappoint with some outstanding performances from participants over the 2km and 3km courses. Corey Axtill (12/13 Boys), Portia Marks (12/13 Girls), Brandon Crowe (11 Years Boys), Shaylan Protheroe (11 Years Girls) and Tamika Rourke (8/9 Years Girls) all produced stand out run away victories, while Molly Gilmour (10 Years Girls) showed tremendous stamina to hold off a determined chasing group of Dakota Boardman, Madeline Irvin and Tatum Marks. Likewise in the 10 Years Boys, where eventual champion Tyler O'Connell showed great resolve to win despite impressive runs from Blake Ryan, Jay Gimbert and Jaxon Ryan.
The Infants races as always were a highlight with all students doing their best over the 1km course. Of particular note were the winning runs of Zoe Iannelli (5 Years Girls), Jaihlen Ingram (5 Years Boys), Jett Laycock (6 Years Boys), Jaleigh Ingram-Pitts (7 Years Girls) and Xavier Johnstone (7 Years Boys).
The closeness of the racing on the day was reflected in the Overall Pointscore with Thorpe House winning the Championship by a solitary point from defending champions Freeman with Bradman very close behind in third.
Over 250 photos from the event can be found on our website. A huge vote of thanks is extended to the large numbers of parents and community members who assisted on the day or came along and supported the children as they competed.
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Age |
Boys |
Girls |
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PRIMARY PLACEGETTERS AND LNPSSA QUALIFIERS |
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8/9 Years |
1st: Jesse Watson 2nd: James Rourke 3rd: Liam McPhee 4th: Hayden Gilmour 5th: Charlie Watson |
1st: Tamika Rourke 2nd: Shay Bandy 3rd: Jayda Sutton-Travers 4th: Hannah Quinn 5th: Amelia Irvin |
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10 Years |
1st: Tyler O'Connell 2nd: Blake Ryan 3rd: Jay Gimbert 4th: Jackson Ryan 5th: Cody Browne |
1st: Molly Gilmour 2nd: Dakota Boardman 3rd: Madeline Irvin 4th: Tatum Marks 5th: Zoe Gimbert |
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11 Years |
1st: Brandon Crowe 2nd: Riley Bradshaw 3rd: Benjamin Schmidt 4th: Codey Schmetzer 5th: Ryan Eade |
1st: Shaylan Protheroe 2nd: Faith Berney 3rd: 4th: Jaylen Milvain 5th: Lilly Davies |
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12/13 Years |
1st: Corey Axtill 2nd: Christian MacGregor 3rd: Jai Patten 4th: Darcy Meline 5th: Lachlan Holden |
1st: Portia Marks 2nd: Zoe Locke 3rd: Paris Orr 4th: Keely Bradshaw 5th: Marni Elliott |
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INFANTS PLACEGETTERS |
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5 Years |
1st: Jaihlen Ingram 2nd: Clayton Morris 3rd: Bailey Sheather |
1st: Zoe Iannelli 2nd: Abbey Holden 3rd: Brittney Coghill |
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6 Years |
1st: Jett Laycock 2nd: Layne Doyle 3rd: Cruze Dale |
1st: 2nd: Jasmine Stewart 3rd: Abigail Blacker |
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7 Years |
1st: Xavier Johnstone 2nd: Connor Holden 3rd: Jayden Maskey |
1st: Jaleigh Ingram-PItts 2nd: Tahlia O'Brien 3rd: Ella Ryan |
Overall Pointscore
Thorpe 305
Freeman 304
Bradman 266