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Zoe Woods Dominates the Lifesaving World Championships 2024, Claiming Two Golds and a Bronze.
In October this year, Broadbeach on the Gold Coast played host to the prestigious Lifesaving World Championships, where nearly 5,000 athletes from around the globe competed for top honours. Among them, 16-year-old Zoe Woods emerged as a standout star, capturing attention with an extraordinary performance across multiple events.
Teen Sensation Willem Curwood Targets 2032 Olympics After Stunning Chicago Marathon Debut
Willem Curwood's rise in the world of long-distance running has been nothing short of impressive. After just two years of experience, he made a big splash last year by breaking the record as the youngest ever to compete in the Sydney Half Marathon at the age of 15.
Haylie Powell, reflects back on her maiden Olympic experience
Fresh off the back of an Olympic debut in Paris, the Mooloola Valley teenager already has her eyes set on LA 2028.
A KID THAT JUST LOVES SPORT!
For anyone who knows Lexi, it’s clear that she’s always greeting people with a big smile, boundless energy, and an enthusiasm for not just sports, but life itself. A sun-kissed, bright-eyed, and active twelve-year-old, Lexi leads a busy life filled with sports, school, and hanging out with friends. It’s rare to find her just sitting on the couch at home.
Winter Season Award Winners
Congratulations to the Sunshine Coast Sports Winter Season Award Winners!
Maroochy SLSC – one of the most successful clubs in World Championship history!
The 41st Lifesaving World Championships were recently conducted on the Gold Coast from August 20 to September 8. Clubs from all over Australia, plus an additional 45 countries, battled it out over 19 days of competition consisting of pool events at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and Ocean events at Kurrawa Beach,
Byron Dieckmann, a force to be reckoned with after his stella 2024 season
Dieckmann reflects on his journey to becoming one of the Sunny Coasts most promising waterman.
Margo Inspires and Empowers Female Athletes
Whilst her focus has shifted into rehabilitation and getting ‘injury-proof’ over the past few months, Margo has used the time to give back to the sports that enrich her life. She spent the first half of 2024 mentoring a group of novice runners to complete their first half and full marathons and assisted in Grace Brimelow’s cycling preparation for her Paralympic qualification races.
Summer Season Awards Night Image Gallery
The summer awards for Sunshine Coast Sports was buzzing with energy with a packed out crowd in the Hall of Fame breezeway at the Sunshine Coast University Sports precinct.
Steve Hirst sets new Guinness world Record!
Sunshine Coast Sports’ own board member, Steve Hirst, broke yet another world record catching a football from a record height of 227.4 metres.
Aussie Grit Binds Coach-Athlete Combination Eyeing Olympic Glory.
A double dose of tenacity, courage, passion and persistence has delivered in the form of an Olympic qualifying time for Coast based duo Peyton Craig and his coach Brendan Mallyon.
Paris 2024: Emily Beecroft Prepares for Her Third Paralympic Games
Meet Emily Beecroft: a remarkable athlete whose journey to the Paralympic stage is nothing short of inspiring
Media Release
Sunshine Coast Sports Welcomes New Chair and Board Members to Strengthen Community Sports Initiatives
Sunshine Coast Star Alexa Leary
When it comes to resilience and perseverance, we need look no further than para-athlete Alexa Leary. Her monumental journey to the Paralympic swimming trials is a testament to her unwavering determination and passion for the sport.
Australian Olympic and Paralympic Swimming Squad Team Announcement!
The anticipation for the Paris 2024 Games has reached new heights as the Australian Olympic and Paralympic swimming squads have been announced.
Celebrating sailors Eli Henebery and Kris Bilston
Sunshine Coast Sailors Eli Henebery and Kris Bilston Set to Compete in F18 World Titles in Spain
Local Legend Lakeisha "Lucky" Patterson
As she gears up for Paris 2024, the Sunshine Coast community is rallying behind her, eagerly anticipating another chapter of her remarkable legacy.
Sunshine Coast Superstar Brenden Hall
In the world of Paralympic sports, few stories embody the spirit of excellence and perseverance quite like that of Brenden Hall. The Australian Paralympian, who has just qualified for his fifth Paralympic Games, stands as a beacon of resilience, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his sport.
Sunshine Coast’s very own Lani Pallister is making waves!
At the recent Australian Swimming Trials, Pallister delivered a series of remarkable performances, making her bound for Paris.
Celebrating street skating sensation- Ellie Burrows
At just 12-years-old, Ellie Burrows has already made a massive impact in the world of competitive skateboarding.
Sunshine Coast Netball Association initiative breaks ground
The Sunshine Coast’s largest sporting organisation, the Sunshine Coast Netball Association, has kicked off their game-changing Respect 4 Umpires (R4U) initiative by raising their white flags at the beginning of their first fixture last Saturday 20th April.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS AWARDS QUARTER 3, 2023
Sunshine Coast Sports announce winners across six categories recognising our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and clubs.
2023-24 Summer Season Sports Award recipients
Sunshine Coast Sports announce winners of Summer Season Sports Awards
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS AWARDS QUARTER 2, 2023
Sunshine Coast Sports announce winners across six categories recognising our athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and clubs.
Winners announced for the Sunshine Coast Sports Awards for Quarter 2
Sunshine Coast Sports announced winners across five categories
Winners announced for the Sunshine Coast Sports Awards for Quarter 1
Sunshine Coast Sports announced winners across five categories
Sunshine Coast Sports announces Governance reform and new Board of Directors
Sunshine Coast Sports has achieved another key milestone completing their Governance reform and welcomes a new team of passionate and experienced Board Members.
Swimming great Kieren Perkins OAM to headline Sports Symposium
Sunshine Coast Sports Symposium at USC on June 15-17
Sunshine Coast Sports Awards nominations are now open
It’s time for Sunshine Coast sporting communities to shine bright!
Sunshine Coast Sports Awards are back in 2022
Returning in 2022 is the Sunshine Coast Sports Awards!