July Magpie – Highlights
It’s been another action-packed month for the Collingwood Harriers, with preparations building towards our Centenary Year in 2026.
On the competition front, the winter XCR season continues to deliver standout results, including a Division 2 Men’s relay win at Sandown, medals in Ballarat, and strong performances right across the club.
Off the track, Magpie Morsels showcases members racing around Europe, Jim Hopkins completing marathons on all seven continents, and Christine Dell achieving World Athletics Bronze Referee status. With new merchandise, long-awaited hot water at the clubrooms, busy August events ahead and a fascinating story from the vaults, there’s plenty to catch up on in this month’s edition.
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In this issue:
• Centenary Year planning underway for January 2026
• Division 2 Men claim relay victory at Sandown
• Medal wins at the Victorian Cross Country Championships
• European racing success for Wolfgang Cotra-Nemesi, Sam Geddes, Mia Gross and Conor Fry
• Mia Gross smashes her 400m PB in Switzerland
• Jim Hopkins completes marathons on all seven continents
• Christine Dell awarded World Athletics Bronze Referee status
• Hot water finally installed at the clubrooms
• New club merchandise now available
• Upcoming races and events through August and September
• From the Vaults: the history of the Laceby-Cecil Memorial Race
