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Don Frearson died on January 2 after a long life – he was 100. Don was a MAWA member for many years and the top WA sprinter in his age group for the latter part of his running years . I recall one year when a group of MAWA athletes were on the same plane…

It would be appreciated if anyone who wants to do the Long Hurdles this Thursday could let Barbara know on vetrunners@iinet.net.au.

The latest TFNL is now available. Go to the Magazines Tab to download the pdf or access the virtual bookcase.

Walkers and slower runners wishing to complete the 12 km distance are able to start at 6.30 am. Please advise the Race Director, John Fisher, prior to starting and advise the recorders at the finish table so they can adjust your time.

Bunbury Regional Athletics Club is hosting a Throwing Event on Saturday 9th January and have invited MAWA members to join them. The event will start at 10am at the Bunbury Athletics Centre. Events held will be Throw, Discus, Hammer, Weight Pentathlon and the 100lb and have now added the Super Heavy weight. For further information,…

Well done to all those who took part in this year’s event. Congratulations to Colin and Barbara who are the 2020 winners. Women W70 Barbara Blurton 655.02 W50 Jenn Parker 623.52 W40 Dani Fuda 423.28 Men M55 Colin Smith 605.80 M70 Geoff Brayshaw 573.28 M40 Rob Nichols 559.99 M30 Matt Dean 477.54 M40 David Adams…

Congratulations to the following outstanding MAWA athletes who have been nominated for AMA Awards. Sprints Barbara Blurton World and Australian records over 200m/400m Mandy Mason State record over 100m Middle Distance Barbara Blurton Australian and State records over 800m/1000m Sharon Davis State record over 1000m Distance Roberto Busi State records over 3000m and half marathon…

It is with great sadness that the club reports the passing of Christine Oldfield on 20th December from a sudden heart attack. I am sure the whole club will want to pass their best wishes to John in this difficult time.

Due to the aborted 100m on 19th November the 100m this week will be a Patron’s Trophy event. To accommodate this as well as the Long Jump, we have revised the event order, which is now: 100m, 1500m, 200m, 3000m, steeple.

Congratulations to Barbara who has taken a sizeable chunk off her 400m World Record. At ECAC last night she ran 71.78s.