1/32400m runners, Indya Burford, 13, on the outside of Marli Eden 11. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
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2/32Terry Ryan treads the board and gets some height is his long jump. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
3/32One of the 3 throws in Javelin with a clean release is Lorraine Rutland of Mackay. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
4/32Jorja Stewart, of Emerald on the inside charging the finish line along side Jasper Parfenyuk-Crowden from Ross River in the centre and as well as Mackay athlete Bodhi Fatnowna who pulls in a win. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
5/32Laughlin Colless enjoys his sprint even though he brings up the rear. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
6/32Birthday boy, Justin Rule sends his Javelin in the Masters division. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
7/32They are all winners, Milana Parfenyuk-Crowden, Peyton Smith, Maddie Searle, all of Townsville together with Tahlia McGilvray of Mackay and Sophie Place from Moranbah after the 100m sprint. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
8/32Maddie Searle, Townsville, Tahlia McGilvray of Mackay and Sophie Place from Moranbah with a very even finish to their sprint. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
9/32Cayleb Ticehurst with an eye on the prize.. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
10/32Jarves Robin of Sarina at full stride. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
11/32Flynn Stewart visiting from Emerald runs the last few meters of his sprint. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
12/32Age is no barrier in Athletics. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
13/32Moranbah runner, Andy Wieland finishes his 1500m. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
14/32Sarina Sprinter, Jarves Robin had a great run in the 100m sprintcompeting in the U17 division. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
15/32Mackay athlete,Dylan Ticehurst at full throttle to get those meters to count.. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
16/321500m finishers. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
17/32Long jump young guns compete at the Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
18/32Over the line in the 1500m is Veronica Parfenyuk of Townsville. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
19/321500m competitors. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
20/32Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
21/32Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
22/32Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
23/321500m winner was pretty happy! Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
24/32Keonie (normally competes high Jump, Long Jump 100m and her favourite 200m) and Andy Wieland just after his 400m event with the 1500m to go made the trip in from Moranbah. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
25/32The Javelin throw by Kevin Galea is based on pure strength. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
26/32Addison Ross 10y and Jaxon Ross 8, getting shade with Sienna Duncan, 11 who competes in long jump, 100m and 400m events. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
27/32Master Mens Competitor Terry Ryan stays well in the field to deliver a score for his Javelin event. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
28/32Masters competitors showing what they're made of. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
29/32Mackay Masters Womens competitor, Cathryn Hoare gets good height of the launch for her thow. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
30/32Compete and rake the pit is all part of the sport. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
31/32Thre generations of athletes from the Mackay family, Anthony, Kevin and James. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
32/32James Galea pumps out a big push for his Shot Put event. Mackay Athletics Summer Series. November 20th, 2021. Picture: Marty Strecker
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