Student Achievements

National Athletics Championships

Over two weekends in April, 2024 Graduate Cain Christie and current student Omal Theodoro represented Glenhuntly Athletics Club and Victoria at the National Championships in Sydney and Brisbane, respectively.  

Cain competed in the Open Ambulant Long Jump. Cain jumped 5.16m to finish 12th in an international field of 18 athletes, with representatives from Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Cain was the 10th Australian and 2nd in the T20 (intellectual disability) classification. 

Omal competed in the U18 Long Jump. Omal cleared 1.85m to finish equal 10th and 2nd Victorian. Omal had a fantastic start to the competition, clearing 1.70m, 1.75m, 1.80m and 1.85m on his first attempt.  Omal had three gallant attempts at 1.90m, his current personal best, but narrowly missed on each occasion. Omal was supported on the day by his cousin who lives in Brisbane. 

Both Cain and Omal were proud of their efforts and grateful for the support of Glenhuntly Athletics Club who awarded them both with a grant to cover some of their costs.

Chris Winter – Athletics & Cross Country Coach