Leader Local Sports Star 2019 winners revealed
Pat Cash, Meg Lanning and Lydia Lassila have enjoyed worldwide success, but they started their journeys winning Leader Sports Star awards. Check out the new recipients following in their footsteps.
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Amelie courts success as she squashes competition
Amelie Guziak is determined for squash to be her career because it makes her happy. There looks certain to be plenty of smiles too, with a state title already under her belt.
Young Keeley has all bases covered
At just 15, Keeley Harrison has already represented Victoria in two different sports. And she has plenty of determination, overcoming disappointment to help her state to a bronze medal.
Young star Chas Woodward on track for stardom
Chas Woodward was inspired by his two athletics star siblings and already has two state junior records up his sleeve — but it’s a very different sport where his dreams lie.
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Talented Tess in world title first
A ST KILDA teenager’s decision to swap the beach for the slopes has snowballed into international success.
No stopping Teisha shooting hoops
ROWVILLE’s Teisha Shadwell isn’t letting a crippling foot injury get in the way of fulfilling her dream of being an elite basketballer.
Karate opponents feel the Byrne
XANDER Byrne is Melbourne’s very own karate kid, with the talented 11-year-old notching two impressive championship wins on his black belt.
Making a splash for Victoria
WHILE most 11-year-olds are fast asleep at 5am, Ron Golombick is preparing to dive into his 5km morning swim
Kendo a Korea move for Harry
HIGHETT’S Harry Reid is a cut above when it comes to kendo.
Aussie scooter champ to defend his title
IT wasn’t until Dylan Morrison’s bike broke that his love affair with scooters began. He wasn’t to know what was ahead for him.
On track to be a running star
THIS 11-year-old from Melbourne’s outer east has only been running competitively for a year, but she’s already smashing records and winning state titles.
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