I have received some mixed information about the competitors list for the upcoming Australian National Championships to be held in Sydney in two weekends, but I am led to believe that there is at least 7-8 entered.
I can confirm that both Jim Lynch and Harry Spragg will be competing in the Masters category, and both will be competing for the Vikings Speed Skating Club, which is entering a Masters relay team. As of yesterday, the Brisbane based Roos club has confirmed that they will also be entering a Masters relay team as well. There will also be two Ladies competing this year in Mary-Anne Reece and Alison Throssell, which is fantastic to see.
I am sure that many of you will be eagerly awaiting the results - I am expecting Jim to break a couple of the current 60+ National records (which he has already done in the 500m this season - 54.01 sec) and to give the current (unofficial) world 500m record a jolt as well. For those of you who are not aware, Jim and Harry were the 1978 World Champion and Runner-up.
I skated on the ice at Baulkham Hills last night and it felt very quick, so hopefully there will be a few National records broken across all divisions, both for the New South Wales and Australian Championships.
I will provide a comprehensive round-up of the New South Wales championships after next weekend.
Good Luck to all competitors.
Frank
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