NSW All Schools: Latest news, results, records, rising stars, photos on day four
The final day of the NSW All Schools had everything - from sunshine, multiple medallist and new meet records. Stars, standouts and photos.
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It’s the final day of the NSW All Schools and the final chance for the most talented teens across the state to secure a title, medal or meet record.
And some of the athletes were quick to get in on the action.
MITCHELL LIGHTFOOT STUNS WITH NEW RECORD
It’s a name we are likely to be hearing plenty more of.
Mitchell Lighfoot retained his position as the sixth fastest junior in Australia with his win - and meet record - in the boys 110m hurdles 19 years.
He smashed the meet record of 14.08 with his 13.62.
The Maitland high student, who has just completed his HSC, finished ahead of Jack McIntyre from Barker College 15.12 and Rhys Dobbins from Whitebridge 15.70.
“I’ve just been working pretty hard the last few months and it’s paying off,’’ he said after the run into a headwind.
Lightfoot pulled out of the 100m final with a slight groin strain so he could race at his best in Sunday’s hurdles.
His immediate goal is to qualify for the Australian team competing at the world under 20 championships next year and the push for Commonwealth Games and Olympic team spots.
ALEX RICHARDS OVERCOMES HURDLE
Alex got the shock of her life when she realised a heat had become a final on day four of the NSW All Schools.
But it ended up working in the favour of the schoolgirl from Leichhardt.
“I hadn’t prepared myself for a final. It happened so quickly I didn't have too many nerves,’’ said Alex after her win in the 100m hurdles 16 years.
Alex, from the Meriden School, finished in 14.21 and ahead of Sienna Bond from Pymble Ladies 14.31 and Ebony Newton from All Saints 14.50.
ATHLETICS NEWCOMER WINS BIG
It was a case of “Mathew who?” in the 100m hurdles 84cm 15 years on Sunday.
Port Hacking High school student Mathew Basanovic took out his final in 13.99 to finish ahead of James Harden 14.32 and Camron Davies from Hawkesbury High in 14.49.
It was a stunning result for an athlete who has only been doing the sport since 2019 and is on the comeback from breaking his knee.
“I played state field hockey before I hurt my knee,’’ said the Sutherland based athlete.
“I’m now really into athletics and so thankful for my family and all the support.’’
DANIEL WILLIAMS COMPLETES COMEBACK FROM INJURY
Daniel Williams has had a meet he won’t be forgetting in a hurry with two gold medals and two records
He added his second in the 14 years 1500m race on Sunday against a crack field.
In one of the closest finishes of the meet, he came home in 4:07.41 to beat Archie Nott from St Gregorys College 4:07.47 and Jasper Scamps-Magro from Barrenjoey High 4:11.87.
“I had a quick look back with 200 to go and saw he was right on my toes so I started sprinting,’’ Daniel said.
“Two records, two gold, it’s unbelievable. I’ve never even won a gold before.’’
DELTA AMIDZOVSKI RACES OFF WITH MEDAL HAUL
She was tipped for a big meet and Delta Amidzovski lived up to expectations.
The multi-talented youngster won gold medals in the 100m sprint, 200m hurdles, the long jump and 90m hurdles.
In the later she recorded a 12.64 to finish ahead of Jaysynta Lampret from Endeavour Sports and Maya Teddy from Monte Sant Angelo.
In the long jump she recorded a 6.06m to finish ahead of Tara Webb from Turramurra High 5.37m and Audrey Nadaya-Harb from Westfields Sport High 5.14m.
“I want to get a long jump qualifier for the under 20 worlds and I was only 9cm short of it so I am pretty happy,’’ she said.
SPRINT STAR RASHID KABBA WINS AGAIN
One of the fastest men at the meet - Rashid Kabba - was quick out of the blocks to win the 16 years 110m hurdles on Sunday.
This followed on from his double in the 100m and 200m sprint on Saturday.
TAMMIN LAMPRET IMPRESSES WITH MEDAL HAUL
It was a big meet for Endeavour Sports High school student Tammin Lampret in terms of events and medals.
The 13-year-old took home titles in the 200m hurdles 14 years, 200m sprint 13 years, 100m sprint 13 years and 80m hurdles 13 years.
Tammin has been doing athletics for nine years, following her older sister into the sport.
She has long term plans in athletics with the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 already on her radar.
JAMES KOTIS’ BIG DREAMS FOR SPORTING CAREER
He loves his rugby and his athletics but it was in the later that James Kotis made a big impression in at the NSW All Schools.
The Vaucluse 17-year-old won the 400m hurdles, the 100m sprint and 110m hurdles for his age at the meet.
On Sunday he won the 110m hurdles in 14.54 to finish ahead of Ikey Allen from Newington College 15.36 and Robbie Cullen from Galston High School 15.38.
His goal is to make the Australian under 20 team to go to the world championships next year with the Olympics a longer term goal - in athletics or potentially Rugby Sevens.
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