Category: Gold Coast Sport
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23 MONTH OLD CHARLIE CAN SWIM 200 METRES
Charlie Travers is not even two years old, but can already swim 200-metres. The budding super-fish from Upper Coomera just loves the water – now he’s become the new ‘learn to swim’ poster boy.
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MICK FANNING ‘CHILLED’ HEADING INTO QUIKY PRO
Mick Fanning says he’s never felt quite so chillaxed on the eve of the Quiksilver Pro, knowing, a fourth World Title is not his goal this season. The 34-year-old has re-jigged his training regime- ditching the weights, in favour of extra flexibility.
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STEPHANIE GILMORE’S TRAINING TRANSFORMATION
Stephanie Gilmore will head into the Roxy Pro at Snapper Rocks the fittest and mentally strongest she’s been in her 12 year career. The six-time world surfing champion attributes her transformation to unique training sessions favoured by Mick Fanning.
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ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN CELEBRATED ON GOLD COAST
Women were celebrated across the Gold Coast today. At Evandale… Accomplished, eloquent young women proved they’re a force to be reckoned with.
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PARKO AND BURROW GET CLAWS OUT BEFORE QUIKY PRO
Some of the biggest names in surfing have hit the Gold Coast in a big way today ahead of the Quiksilver Pro. Joel Parkinson and Taj Burrow got up close to Dreamworld’s adorable tiger cubs, but the big cats weren’t the only ones with their claws out.
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NEW 50m POOL UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Local athletes, looking to the Commonwealth Games, will soon get a leg up. Griffith University is building a world class outdoor pool at Southport.
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PULU TO DEBUT WITH TITANS AGAINST KNIGHTS
Titans forward Leivaha Pulu has never grinned so much or said so many thankful prayers in his life. At 25, the father of two will finally enjoy an N-R-L debut in this weekend’s season opener against Newcastle.
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ZILLMAN IN DOUBT FOR ROUND ONE
The Titans newest recruit, John Olive, is keeping his new jersey close to hand, should Will Zillman fail to pull up from a calf injury for Round One. The outside back joined the club from the Rabbitohs on Monday, with one NRL game under his belt.
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JACK HARBROW STEPS UP FOR SUNS
The Suns will again field an inexperienced squad in their second NAB clash against West Coast on Thursday night. Jarrod Harbrow will play his first-game of the pre-season following a groin injury- while the WA game will also mark his debut as captain.
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FANNING TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE TOUR
Three-time world champion surfer, Mick Fanning, has announced he’s taking a break from the tour. Fanning will only contest a few events in 2016, after an emotionally and physically draining 12 months.