Gemma (2nd left)

Congratulations to Gemma Fairclough who won a Gold Medal in the Australian University Games at the Gold Coast on the 4th October. Gemma competed for QUT Team in the Medley Relay and also picked up a bronze medal in the 4 x 100m.

Congratulations also to Rachel Effeney who finished second in the senior National Orienteering Championships Sprint Distance at the Australian Orienteering Championships at Benalla in Victoria on the 2nd October.

These are both great results especially considering that both Gemma and Rachel were battling niggling injuries going into these events.

Well done girls - fitting rewards for two of our most consistently dedicated athletes.

On Sunday 20th September, the ASR held their annual club cross country handicap.  The awards were presented by the Ashgrove Rangers club patron, Ms Kate Jones, Member for Ashgrove.  The open division was won by Lynda Bateson, with club newcomer Osman Saleh winning the under 20yrs division and Hamish Granger winning the under 14 years division.

The best performance for the winter season was won by long time club member, Don Wallace for his performance at the Qld Marathon.  Jessica Gallagher was awarded the most improved club member of the season with a huge improvement in her cross country times over the season. Well done Jessica.