Weekend Recap: State Combined Events Championship in Dubbo
Barden Park hosted the 2019 State Combined Events Championship last weekend, with kids from all over the state travelling to Dubbo to take part.
Kids aged 5-17 competed in a variety of track and field events, a points system determining the winner of each division.
We’ve recapped some of the best moments from an exciting weekend of athletics.
OLYMPIAN’S DAUGHTER TAKES BRONZE
Sienna Vassella, daughter of Australian Olympian Jane Jamieson, finished third in the U8 competition.
The seven-year-old dominated the field events, placing first in the discus and second in the shot put.
Jamieson, a Commonwealth Games Heptathlon Gold Medallist, presented her daughter the bronze medal, but admits that she didn’t predict the exciting outcome.
“I’m actually really surprised,” said Jamieson.
“We didn’t really expect anything from her – she just wanted to go to the zoo!”
BROTHERS BREAK U12 SHOT PUT RECORD
Brothers Benjamin and Daniel Kasozi from Hills District Little Athletics achieved something very special in the shot put event on Saturday, claiming first and second place in the U12 division respectively.
Benjamin’s best throw of 15.69m also set a new record in their age group – Daniel wasn’t far behind with an impressive 15.54m throw.
Their healthy rivalry came to the fore when we had a quick chat at the end of the day.
“Which of you will win the discus event tomorrow?”
Benjamin: “Me.”
Daniel: “No, me.”
Benjamin: “No, I will.”
Daniel: “No, I will.”
CHERRYBROOK’S CULLEN REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
15-year-old Robbie Cullen from Cherrybrook put on a masterclass at the high jump event on Saturday, achieving a best of 1.90m.
Not only was the jump a new PB for him, but it sits as the highest successful U15 Boys attempt in this Championship from the last three years.
Cullen finished 2nd overall in the U15 division for the weekend.
DUBBO LOCAL SMASHES THE 800m RUN
Local girl Ella Penman registered the fastest time in the U13 800m run on Sunday – an impressive 2:26:71.
The 12-year-old from Dubbo was especially proud she achieved the feat in front of a home crowd that included her mum, brothers, sisters, as well as “lots and lots of friends”.
RESULTS
1st – Jardi Ikamui, Liverpool City
2nd – Max Israel, South Eastern
3rd – Levi Pignat, Liverpool City
1st – Halo Keays, Douglas Park
2nd – Laila Miller, Balmain
3rd – Chelsea Wright, Werrington
1st – Lucas Ajaka, Parramatta
2nd – Ludvig Persson, Manly Warringah
3rd – James Mikan, Northern Suburbs
1st – Elise Green, South Eastern
2nd – Maddison Ireland, Dubbo
3rd – Sienna Vassella, Ku-Ring-Gai
1st – Cooper Kebblewhite, Northern Suburbs
2nd – Charlie Andrews, Winston Hills
3rd – Tyson Verriere, Springwood
1st – Olivia Scott-Rogers, Hills District
2nd – Jade Strahl, Port Hacking
3rd – Allegra Little, Port Hacking
1st – Gerhardus Burger, Ku-Ring-Gai
2nd – Samuel Price, North Rocks Carlingford
3rd – Matteo Shipman, Northern Suburbs
1st – Keira Toohey, Sutherland
2nd – Bonnie Young, Woden ACT (Invitation)
3rd – Sienna Latanis, St George
1st – Jozef Cluff, Smithfield
2nd – Joshua Cetenic, Holroyd
3rd – Lachlan Matcalfe, Kings Langley
1st – Catherine Mikan, Northern Suburbs
2nd – Jazmin Firth, Caulfield VIC (Invitation)
3rd – Ava-Marie Carlson, Wyong
1st – Bailey-Dean Latanis, St George
2nd – Logan Toohey, Sutherland
3rd – Michael Ajaka, Parramatta
1st – Sarah Lovell, Ku-Ring-Gai
2nd – Jordan O’Neill, Illawong
3rd – Mia Cross, Wyong
1st – Angus Clues, Springwood
2nd – Lachlan Herbert, Ku-Ring-Gai
3rd – William Austin, Cherrybrook
1st – Chelsea Ezeoke, Albion Park
2nd – Rachel Bardney, The Ponds
3rd – Damita Betham, Campbelltown Collegians
1st – Cody Hancock, Raymond Terrace
2nd – Saxon Lorenz, Branxton
3rd – Benjamin Stevens, Ryde
1st – Brianna Worsfold, Ku-Ring-Gai
2nd – Lauryn Kasozi, Hills District
3rd – Latecia Lolohea, Bankstown Sports
1st – Renato Pane, Tiger Wests
2nd – Robbie Cullen, Cherrybrook
3rd – Rowan Tan, Port Hacking
1st – Lily Tilt, North Rocks Carlingford
2nd – Ashley Pernecker, Tuggerah Lakes Mingara
3rd – Eleanor Tozer, Wollongong City
1st – Jackson Willis, Orange
2nd – Jason Parmaxidis, Campbelltown Collegians
3rd – Andrew Goschnik, Port Hacking
1st – Tiahna Skelton, Wallsend RSL
2nd – Lara Check, Shoalhaven
3rd – Ella Koster, Ku-Ring-Gai
CLICK HERE to see the full results
Thanks to everyone who made the State Combined Events Championship in Dubbo such a success.
Special thanks must go to:
Dubbo Regional Council
Canteen volunteers from Dubbo LA Centre
Officials
Mick Gardiner
Matt Gleeson
All family and friends in attendance
The Weather
Huge congrats to our medal recipients and all the kids that participated!
See you all in Tamworth next year!
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