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For Newcastle sprinter Jasper Thomas, the Powercor Stawell Gift is more than just a race, it’s a stage where the best professional runners push themselves to the limit, and he’s ready to deliver his best performance yet. Lining up for his third appearance at Central Park, Thomas has already made

Fresh off a blistering 10.03 at the Perth Track Classic, Lachlan Kennedy is set to light up the track at the Powercor Stawell Gift this Easter Long Weekend. The 21-year-old Queenslander will be a headliner among a stellar field at the iconic event. The Queenslander equalled Matt Shirvington’s 10.03 in

For Paddy Martin, the Powercor Stawell Gift is more than just a race, it’s part of his family’s legacy. The Ballarat sprinter has been going to Stawell since childhood, watching the finals from the grandstand, dreaming of one day stepping onto Central Park’s famous track. “Dad was a pro runner

The Stawell Athletic Club (SAC) has reached a historic milestone with the appointment of Shevahn “Shev” Healy as its first female president.  A passionate advocate for athletics and community involvement, Shev takes the reins after serving as Vice President last year and joining the committee in October 2021. Shev’s leadership journey within the SAC began through her work

In 1995, Sue Carr etched her name into the record books as the first and only woman to win the Women’s Stawell Gift twice. Now, 30 years later, she reflects on her historic achievement, her lifelong connection to the Stawell Gift, and the evolution of women’s sprinting at the iconic Easter