Four girls from Boorowa Central School travelled to the International Athletic Stadium at Olympic Park last Thursday to compete in the girls 16 year 4 x 100 metre relay.
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The enormity of the stadium and high tech equipment was embraced by the team with excitement and will remain etched in their memories for a long time.
The girls entered the stadium extremely nervous but keen to make an impression. Many large Sydney and Coastal schools were listed on the 7m x 6m electronic videoboard along with their small, rural school name, which only intimidated the girls slightly. Tracey, their first runner was met with a new experience of using the compulsory starting blocks however she managed these with grace. The heat only lasted 56 seconds when Charlee crossed the line in 4th place. From the 24 schools that made it to state the girls placed a credible 13th overall with only the top eight going through the final.
The track was a totally new experience which is a pre-fabricated, vulcanised and embossed material, laid like carpet rather than mixed and poured on-site. The girls commented that it was quite difficult initially to race on because their spikes seemed to stick to it unlike the grass they are used to.
The girl's trainer, Mrs Erin Harris is thanked for her efforts in preparing the girls for this one in a lifetime experience. Many family members, friends and the school are very proud of their achievement.
-Boorowa Central School