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According to coach Tim Eschebach who is travelling with his group of five athletes from Newcastle to Stawell next weekend; “The main aim for the squad is to get some hard racing in 10 days from Nationals, to enjoy the atmosphere of Stawell and hopefully win a sash!” “We are

The Pinnacle of Pro Running For Kimberley Parkes (now Coppola), winning the Stawell Gift in 1994 remains a deeply personal triumph. As a young athlete navigating the pro running scene, she was no stranger to the hushed murmurs that elevated the Stawell Gift to its revered status. “Growing up on

Stawell, VIC (March 21, 2024) – Australia’s modern day 800m great, Peter Bol, will take to the grass track at Central Park, Stawell this Easter Monday, headlining a talented middle-distance field in the adidas Invitational 1000m handicap. Bol is a three time national 800m Champion. At Tokyo 2020, Bol finished

Handicaps for nearly 900 athletes competing in 27 events over the 2024 Powercor Stawell Gift Easter weekend have been declared by the Victorian Athletic League. The 142nd edition of Australia’s richest footrace will be held at Central Park, Stawell from Saturday March 30 to Monday April 1. Last year’s winners

In what can only be described as a remarkable feat, Peter Durham has attended every Stawell Gift since 1972, establishing a legacy that predates his own triumphant victory at the event 50 years ago in 1974. In this vivid recollection, Peter revisits the pivotal moments of his historic win, offering