Lisa Thompson
The fourth annual Herb Elliott Twilight Track Meet was held on January 27, and proved to be a memorable evening for local athletes, showcasing impressive performances across five key distances: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1,500m, and 3,000m.
Among the standout moments of the evening, local sprint stars Stella Du Plessis and Aziz Marone captured the spotlight, dominating their respective events.
Du Plessis raced to a thrilling victory in the 100m, while Marone powered through to claim top honours by nearly more than one second in the men’s A race.
In the prestigious 1,500m blue ribbon event, Joseph Hein and Chloe Pateman were crowned champions, delivering exceptional performances to take home first place in the main event.
Club President, Scott Sewell, expressed his delight with the success of the event.
He said, ‘We are thrilled with the success of the fourth Herb Elliott Track Meet’.
Opportunity to compete
‘It is nice to be able to provide local athletes of all ages, levels and abilities an opportunity to compete, and we are excited to build on this success in the years to come.’
The event continues to grow in stature, giving local athletes the platform to showcase their talent, and there’s anticipation for even bigger things in future meets. Thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors, the evening served as a great reminder of the strength and potential within our local athletic community.
For full results and information on how to join, and other upcoming community events, check out Byron Bay Runners website: www.byronbayrunners.com.
Lisa Thompson is Byron Bay Runners Secretary.
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