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At just 21, Adelaide-based sprinter Olufemi ‘Femi’ Komolafe is quickly emerging as an exciting prospect on the Australian pro running circuit. With a strong mix of raw speed, resilience through injury, and elite-level ambition, he is shaping up as a serious contender for this year’s Powercor Stawell Gift. Balancing the

Rising professional sprinter Tom Perry is carrying both momentum and meaning into this year’s Powercor Stawell Gift, with the 24-year-old emerging as one to watch, not only for his form, but for the legacy that follows him. Perry arrives at Stawell buoyed by a breakthrough victory at the Wangaratta Gift,

South Australian sprinter Taylah Spackman is emerging as a contender for the 2026 Powercor Women’s Gift, carrying strong form into Easter following a new training set up and a series of standout performances. Don’t be surprised to see her in the final this Easter Monday. At 24, the Adelaide-based athlete

Twenty years on, Adrian Mott still remembers the silence. Not the roar of the crowd at Stawell Gift, not the buzz of Easter Monday, not even the weight of expectation that comes with lining up in one of Australia’s most storied races. What he remembers most is the quiet, the noise fading

The MattyB DEPT squad will once again make the long journey from Canberra to Central Park this Easter, bringing with them a blend of experience, emerging talent and a deep appreciation for what the 2026 Powercor Stawell Gift represents. Coach Matt Beckenham, a regular at Stawell for more than two