The number of tracks that talented T35 athlete James Turner has conquered has just increased by one.
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James, has been entered into three events - the 800m, 400m and the 200m - at the World Para Athletics Championships in London.
At the time of writing this he has competed in the 200m and 400m.
On watching the live feed of the 200m heats, what was apparent was a confident young James patiently waiting his moment to fire among a world class field of T35 athletes.
Starting off quickly, he shot off the bend like a slingshot and powered home just switching off the nitro about 20m from the end to win by about one second in a world record time of 24.15 seconds.
What was very apparent was there was still plenty of petrol in the tank.
What was very apparent was there was still plenty of petrol in the tank
The final was the next day and the live feed was spectacular.
It covered the athletes, with a more balanced commentary, as well as the enormous cheering crowd.
James smashed his own world record by setting a new one of 24.09 seconds.
His 400m was an awesomely gut wrenching event.
Starting perhaps a little too fast, this young talent pushed through the pain barrier that only 400m runners know of, to win in 54.27 seconds, which is an Oceania record.
Collapsing to his knees at the end of the race from the sheer emotional and physical exhaustion his sheer elation was still evident. Fortunately, he recovered quickly and enjoyed his crowning moment.
His final event will be his Olympic special event, the 800m.
I can hardly wait.
- PROMISING YOUNG GUNS
Two amazing young athletes, Alyssa Parks and Ruby Lee Paterson have been doing well for themselves of late.
Alyssa at her recent district carnival, ended up as 14 years girls Age Champion and broke the 14 years girls long jump record.
She also came first in the 400m and relay and 2nd in the 100m, 200m and high jump.
Alyssa is currently on an athletics tour in Canada, and after her bronze medal in Week 1, her second week of competition at the Trevor Craven Memorial in Vancouver saw her gaining another PB in 14-15 years long jump with a jump of 5.23m.
The result saw her finish in 4th place.
She was also 6th in the 300m, 8th in the 200m and 7th in the 100m.
In her district carnival, Ruby Lee Paterson competed in the 14 years girls and came 1st in the 800m as well as 2nd in the 1500m and 400m.
Ruby is also on an athletics tour of Canada and in her second week of competition at the Trevor Craven Memorial, she competed in the 14-15 years age group,
She placed 4th in the 800m, 6th in the 1200m, 13th in the 300m and 8th in the triple jump.
A tremendous effort from all three of the above athletes.
For further information, including information regarding coaching see our website www.aw.org.au or our Facebook page, Athletics Wollongong.
