Wheelers Hill sprinter Jordan Gilbert on track for glory

YOU only need to watch Jordan Gilbert for a short time to see why he is a state sprint champion.

BLINK and you’ll miss him.

It is not hard to see why Jordan Gilbert is a state champion sprinter — and record holder to boot.

The 11-year-old from Wheelers Hill bursts out of the blocks with intensity and purpose, accelerating with every step.

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Jordan Gilbert shows his acceleration off the mark.

It is that technique which has seen the Nunawading Little Athletics Club runner leave competitors in his wake, streaming to a 26.75 seconds Little Athletics under 11 boys state record win in the 200m.

With a 100m personal best time of 13.13 seconds, the Jells Park Primary School student has more records in his sights.

With his love of running unabated, Jordan takes to his twice-weekly training with gusto.

He has also had stints at the Pacific School Games and School Sports Australia national championships, winning medals at both competitions.

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Jordan Gilbert is a 2018 Leader Local Sports Star junior nominee, supported by Sportsmart and Gold 104.3.

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