AUST NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Keira McGregor with her medal haul.
Keira won her Silver Medal in the 100 metre sprint and was one of the youngest runners in the Under 14 age group.
“She was up against 23 of the best from all over Australia,” her Dad, John McGregor said.
“In her first heat race she finished 2nd to a very strong Tasmanian girl while NSW girls took out heat two.
“In the final, as predicted, the Tasmanian won and then there was a blanket finish of five NSW girls with a photo finish necessary.
She then ran for the NSW team in the 4x100m relay event, all four runners running great legs, Keira bringing the Gold medal home in the final leg.
“Keira worked with him in Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest for five years from the time she was 6 years old and he built up such a strong love in her for the sport plus a great style in her running which is still with her to this day,” John said.
Keira who goes to the Medowie Christian School would also like to thank those who’ve given her financial support over the past year.
“Special thanks go to The Big Brown House, Variety, the Children’s Charity, Karuah RSL Club, the Myall Coast Masters Swimming Club and Hawks Nest First Real Estate.
As every parent of a talented athlete knows, it’s an expensive exercise to compete at the top level.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Photo Finish in the 100 metre sprint.
AUST NATIONAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Keira McGregor on the track.