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Jasper the surfer from Newcastle riding high in his first pro season

Landscaper, barman, guitarist and surfer Jasper Thomas feels the trek from Merewether in Newcastle, NSW, has been well worth it to join his first pro running season this year. Jasper has made such an impact this season he’s one of the favourites for this year’s Powercor Stawell Gift. “My first

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Kimberley Meagher looks back 20 years

Kimberley can’t forget her win in the Women’s Gift at Stawell 20 years ago as she continues to be reminded on a regular basis. “It is strange to think that it was 20 years ago, but it was a huge moment in my life then and it still is today.

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LAYLA WILL SPRING BACK TO STAWELL AFTER NATIONALS

Layla Watson is one of several pro athletes who will line up at the Nationals at the weekend to compete on the track before heading back to Victoria for the 2023 Powercor Stawell Gift Easter carnival. Highly favoured to make the final of the Change Our Game Womens Gift, Layla’s

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2023 POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT ATHLETE HANDICAPS ANNOUNCED

Stawell, VIC: The Victorian Athletic League has announced the handicaps for all athletes competing in this year’s Powercor Stawell Gift Carnival, held over Easter from Saturday April 8 to Monday April 10.  Athletes can find their handicaps here: Over 675 athletes have been given handicaps in the events which comprise the

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30 years since Jason “Richo” Richardson wins the Stawell Gift

“The early ‘whisper’ for the 1993 Stawell Gift was a tall, strong runner from South Caulfield by the name of Jason Richardson. Despite rumours circulating that Richardson was suffering from stress fractures, news had spread of the 23-year-old having recorded some remarkable times in training trials,” begins the entry to

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