Standout at The Riverina Anglican College athletics carnival, Biola Dawa, broke 100m and 200m records and smashed the long jump record at Jubilee Park on Thursday.
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The senior girl’s age champion also won 400m and 800m track events and came second in the 1500m race.
Sprinter Godfrey O’Kenenyang also shaved the 15 year’s 100m record down to 11.1 seconds.
National long-distance runner Hamish Hart excelled in the 1500m race.
It was as much a sporting event as a social event for students and Year 12’s dressed up.
Look on the hill and you see a mix of colours
- Teacher Ian Begg
“Look on the hill and you see a mix of colours,” teacher Ian Begg said.
“It’s a day of rivalry and camaraderie between kids.
“They come off the track, and they’re all mates.”
In the house championship, Fox won (1756), Browning came in second (1608), Stanley finished third (1366) and Sheppard (1349).
Age champions
12 year’s boy: William McCready. Girl: Isobella Makeham. 13 year’s boy: Gerard O’Kenenyang. Girl: Zara Hamilton. 14 year’s boy: James Currie. Girl: Leyla Liakatos. 15 year’s boy: Godfrey O’Kenenyang. Girl: Ruby Alchin. 16 year’s boy: Liam Delahunty. Girl: Sidonue Carroll. Senior boy: Ryan Cary. Girl: Biola Dawa
