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Running on determination: Persistent Jude’s world titles reward

RUNNING thousands of kilometres around Limestone Park and the streets of Ipswich, Jude Thomas had a single-minded focus to represent Australia. He broke records and endured injury setbacks like a broken rib and being cut up badly by spikes but never...

Record feast, top sprinting at Ipswich athletics carnival

SEVENTEEN records were broken along with some thrilling Gift racing at the 42nd Ipswich Winter Carnival at Bill Paterson Oval. The records were across 16 field events and one track competition. The 34th Lightning Gift was won by James Forrest off...

Beneficial Ipswich athletics carnival rich in tradition

WHEN a carnival is successfully run for more than 40 years, club officials must be doing something right. That’s the case at the Ipswich and District Athletic Club where officials are preparing to host the 42nd Ipswich Winter Carnival at Bill...

Ipswich athlete Claire’s Oceania reward for leap of faith

FROM being a cheerleader with no sporting background, Claire Gouws is about to represent Australia in athletics. Claire’s remarkable rise in triple jump is a wonderful story of “raw talent” being recognized and earning her selection to contest...

Vic’s lifelong dream closer after elite Queensland honour

AS proud as he is of multiple major honours, Vic Pascoe has an unfulfilled goal that will crown more than 55 years of service. The Ipswich athletics supremo retains hope the city will secure a long overdue tartan track to assist a record number of...

Olympian inspires Bremer State High students

PATRICK Johnson was nearly impossible to catch on the track. But during his recent visit to Ipswich, a group of high school students were quick to catch every word of the former Olympic sprinter’s captivating story. Students from the Ipswich...

Consistent Addison a versatile achiever

ENJOYING a well-deserved break from athletics, busy Ipswich sporting allrounder Addison Hayne is already tackling new sporting pursuits. Addison has started playing Aussie rules with the Ipswich Eagles along with netball at school and with Western...

Rising Ipswich athletic stars gain extra inspiration from Gout Gout

AS regional athletic achievers Gout Gout and Jude Thomas prepare for more world-standard events, the Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) continues to nurture future stars. An IDAC team of 42 athletes won nine gold, seven silver and six bronze...

Council spearheads push for city Tartan track

DIVISION 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle last week led the charge for Ipswich Council to develop plans for a new synthetic athletics track in the city.

Vital family roles help Rosewood club tackle hurdles

AS a busy Thagoona mum, Abbey Bird knows what it’s like to run around fulfilling multiple duties. However, she makes time to help the Rosewood Branch Little Athletics where her sons Arthur and Spencer regularly train and compete. “It’s great...

Ipswich athletic club’s incredible medal rush

LATEST Queensland champion Hudson Severinsen typifies the commitment to training and ambitious goals of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC)’s leading performers. Hudson, 12, won three gold and a silver medal at the recent Queensland...

Ipswich’s record-breaking multi-class athletes impress

THE Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s reputation as a state powerhouse has continued to grow in recent months. A dedicated group of multi-class athletes are making an invaluable contribution to the Ipswich club’s ongoing success. They include...

Rosewood athletes hope to be at school soon

ROSEWOOD Little Athletics centre manager Kyrlie Thomson deserves a gold medal for her leadership during a tough five months. However, she hopes an important meeting in the near future provides a much-needed boost. After a season without access to...

Wise advice behind Ipswich club’s outstanding successes

IPSWICH athletics supremo Vic Pascoe has little trouble keeping motivated as he leads one of Queensland’s most successful clubs. “As president I believe it is the athletes, parents and supporters plus their coaches who have made this club to be...

Thanks Ipswich sports community for great support

AS we head into the Christmas break, it’s timely to thank all the dedicated people who make Ipswich sport great. It’s been a delight sharing your sporting successes and challenges in the award-winning Ipswich Tribune newspaper and on our comprehensive online service www.ipswichtribune.com.au

Wish lists to take Ipswich sport forward

PROGRESSING a major stadium, building on strong Jets recruiting, lighting up Baxter Oval and more community engagement are among what leading Ipswich sport administrators have on their 2025 wish lists. Ipswich Basketball Association (IBA) president...

Tamara’s marathon effort inspires other runners

EVER-focused Tamara Carvolth has been one of the Ipswich and District Athletic Club’s most consistent performers for more than a decade. However, aged 34, the inspirational mum has no intention of slowing down. Carvolth has actually increased her...

Ipswich’s ‘future stars’ chasing national goals

AN outstanding contingent of Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) “budding future stars” are preparing for this weekend’s Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The annual competition showcases the talents of promising athletes...

Ipswich club’s exceptional teamwork best in state

UNITED States-bound co-captain Charlize Goody has seen many times how much spirit Ipswich and District Athletic Club (IDAC) competitors and coaches have. She rated the latest Queensland Relay Championships camaraderie next level with her clubmates...