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GLOBAL SPRINT STARS RICHARDSON & COLEMAN ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA AHEAD OF POWERCOR STAWELL GIFT Two of the fastest athletes in the world, Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, have arrived in Australia ahead of their highly anticipated debut at the Powercor Stawell Gift. In a major moment for the iconic event,

For Morgan Mitchell, stepping back onto the start line isn’t just a return to racing, it’s a reinvention. After welcoming twins, the former Australian 400m star admits her relationship with athletics has fundamentally changed. “Honestly, it feels amazing,” she says. “I have this newfound love for the sport, but nothing beats

At just 22, Fitzroy sprinter Emma Carr is stepping into the spotlight at exactly the right time and she knows it. With career-best form, growing confidence and a hunger sharpened by last year’s breakthrough, Emma is emerging as a genuine contender for this year’s Powercor Women’s Gift – with the

This Easter, the Stawell Gift becomes more than a race. It becomes cinema. “Chasing Time”, a feature about the Stawell Gift, will be filmed live at the 2026 Powercor Stawell Gift, with the race itself forming the emotional climax of the story. And we’re calling on real athletes to be

The Victorian Athletic League (VAL) has announced handicaps for 737 athletes set to compete in the 2026 Powercor Stawell Gift, to be held from Saturday April 4 to Monday April 6 at Central Park, Stawell. Now in its 144th year, the iconic three-day Easter carnival will culminate on Easter Monday