Going for gold at State Championships

Indigo and Kiara after receiving the 800m silver and gold medals.

By Jed Lanyon

Nineteen of the most talented athletes in the Yarra Ranges represented Yarra Ranges Athletics at the State Little athletics track and field Championships at Casey Fields on the weekend.

Joining them were the best U9 –U16 athletes in Victoria for 2 days of fun and exciting athletics action.

The Yarra Ranges Athletics team recorded untold personal bests, while a lucky few managed to win a medal or two.

Emily Fiedler showed her potential with 2 golds and a silver from the weekend.

Other medals went to Kiara Flavel, Indigo Linde, Zoe Clarke and Summer Caldicott.

Results are:

U9G:  Emily Fiedler 70m 11.23s 1st, Emily Fiedler 100m 16.16s 2nd , Emily Fiedler 200m 32.96s 1st , Summer Caldicott Discus 17.02m 3rd

U10G: Zoe Clarke 800m 2:40.4 2nd, U14G: , Kiara Flavel 800m 2:15.4 1st , Indigo Linde 800m 2nd