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Chloe Mannix-Power and Endale Mekonnen Set the Pace on Day One

Stawell, VIC, Saturday March 30, 2024: Chloe Mannix-Power from the Gold Coast (QLD) and Endale Mekonnen from Hoppers Crossing (VIC) recorded the fastest times in today’s heats of the Change Our Game Women’s Gift and the Powercor Stawell Gift, placing them among favourites for Easter Monday’s finals.  Built as a

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South Australian Athletes Set Sights on Stawell Gift Glory

On the eve of the Powercor Stawell Gift weekend, welcome to all the athletes from South Australia making their way across the border to Central Park. Among them are serial Gift finalist Hayden Petherick and Bay Sheffield winner Joseph McKinnon from the Impact Athletics squad. Hayden Petherick, a seasoned competitor,

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Seven continues to be the Home of the Powercor Stawell Gift

Official broadcast agreement extended through to 2031 Stawell, VIC – Stawell Gift Event Management Limited and the Seven Network are pleased to announce the renewal of the official broadcast rights of the Powercor Stawell Gift, solidifying their commitment to showcasing one of the nation’s most iconic sporting events. The Powercor

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“Newy Runners” squad heading to Stawell on their way to Nationals

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

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Kimberley Parkes: Reflections on Winning the Stawell Gift 30 Years Ago

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

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