Legendary Toowoomba sprinter Greg Gabbett honoured as new race at Postle Gift to be named
Greg Gabbett is a Toowoomba sporting icon, known for his contributions to sprinting and rugby league. Now the gravely-ill legend’s legacy will be permanently honoured with a new tribute.
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The name of a Darling Downs community and sporting champion is set to live on, thanks to the family and friends of Greg Gabbett.
The legendary former sprinter is dealing with a grave illness, but spirits were lifted for himself and his supporters this week when an emerging professional foot race was renamed in his honour.
The inaugural Greg Gabbett Youth Under 18 Postle Gift will be run at Pittsworth on October 30.
The race is part of a gala day and night of professional running as the Arthur Postle Gift meeting returns for a third year following its Covid cancellation in 2020.
Postle Gift organiser Greg Quinn said Mr Gabbett’s influence on younger athletes would never be forgotten.
“Greg had been involved with the race each year,” he said.
“His enthusiasm on the day has been a huge plus for the event, particularly for young people — his personality is infectious.
“The Arthur Postle Gift is about more than honouring the ‘Crimson Flash’, it’s also about professional athletics and more importantly the whole community.”
Mr Gabbett’s son Dan said the race renaming was a special moment for the family during a tough period.
“Dad’s very proud of this,” he said.
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio, Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald, businessman Joe Ramia and Lockyer MP Jim McDonald all paid tribute to a man they considered a dear friend.
“This will immortalise Greg for generations to come,” Geoff McDonald said.
For more information about the Postle Gift, head to the website.
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