Category: Central Coast Sport
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TYLER ON TARGET FOR TOKYO
If there’s one athlete who will relish the Tokyo Olympics being postponed it’s Tyler Gunn. The 400-metre star has overcome numerous injuries and by 2021 could be one of the world’s best.
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FANTASTIC ROLE FOR FAIRLEIGH
Former NRL Player of the Year and Kangaroos forward Dave Fairleigh says he was looking for a new challenge and he’s landed one of the toughest roles in rugby league. A three-year deal coaching the Referees.
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TESCH LOOKS BACK AT GOLDEN TIMES
Before, Liesl Tesch entered politics – she represented Australia at seven Paralympic Games. The Member for Gosford made her mark in wheelchair basketball – before becoming the Coast’s Golden Girl on the water.
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LIFESAVER SMITH SHAKES UP TRAINING
Central Coast surf life savers should’ve been heading to the Gold Coast this weekend – in pursuit of gold at the Australian Championships. Umina Beach product Jemma Smith would have been among them, but Ironwoman is looking at the positives, and enjoying cross-training
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RAGEN RIPS ON NORTH SHORE
With the Bells Beach Classic cancelled, NBN News caught up with another rising Central Coast star, who could one day compete on the world stage.
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WILLCOX A FORCE ON WORLD STAGE
Aerial skier Abbey Willcox has the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics firmly in her sights. The 23 year-old climbed to seventh in the World this season, claiming her first podium on an unforgettable night in Utah.
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LOCAL ATHLETE COMPLETES VIRTUAL EVEREST
Sport may have come to a standstill, but for one avid cyclist, this weekend proved to be one of the busiest. Terry Chigwidden last night completed the Virtual Everest bike ride challenge, cycling for 18 hours.
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‘THROUGH THE CRACKS’ READY FOR RANDWICK
To horse racing, and born and bred Central Coast trainer Angela Davies is hoping to produce a winner in Saturday’s Provisional Championships final. Her runner ‘Through the Cracks’ will be competing for $400,000.
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TOM SLINGSBY SAYS SAIL GP CAN WAIT
The Central Coast’s Tom Slingsby is enjoying some down-time now that the 2020 Sail GP series has been postponed until the end of June. The skipper says it’s been an adjustment for everyone, but the sport can wait.
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O’HAGAN NOW A TIGER
He was set to play in the UK, but Brendan O’Hagan received a last minute offer to remain in Australia. The talented half back has overcome numerous injuries, including a fractured jaw, and is keen to prove himself at his new club, The Wests Tigers.