Athletics Continues

Ella continues to focus on her throwing events for athletics. We regularly trek from morning Little Aths to an afternoon session of senior athletics. 

At the recent State Champs (14 - 18yrs) Ella placed 2nd in javelin (31.16m only 7cm behind 1st place), 1st in discus (30.92m) and 1st in hammer (37.49m behind Brooke who is from NSW).

Ella nominated for the ACT Athletics Team to compete in Brisbane at the nationals in Javelin, Discus and Hammer. Given that the selection is based on qualifying standards, Ella may only be chosen to compete in Hammer having met the qualifying standard. Time will tell.

So hammer training has taken a serious turn. Together with friend and fellow hammer thrower, Mia, they have convinced our two families to take them to Cowra (a mere 2 hour car trip) every few weeks to attend a training session with Ernie an ex Olympic hammer coach.