Queanbeyan born and raised athlete and the first athlete that MattyB ever coached, Patty Elliott has broken through to claim victory in his home gift and take the $10000 cheque.
Running off 8.75m, the finalist from last year (9.5m), showed determination and a will to win to hold off the challenges and take the Gift from Richard Hankin and fellow training partners Brendan Matthews (3rd off 5.25m) and Stephen Sheppard (4th off 7.75m).
In other news Jaryd Cowley broke his Novice status with victory in the 120m Novice race and Brendan Matthews took out the 100m Bakcmarkers invitational. Birthday girl Tarin Nevin had a succesful day as well making the final of the Novice and 300m races.
Footage of other races at 2010 QBN GIFT
Squad Gift Results for 2010/11
congrats to the Patrick and the squad, an excellent result. Matt you must be so proud of them all.
Its themn Dyer genes/jeans Patrick that does it, with a bit of Elliott grit and determination. Well Done. Don’t forget a bottle of bubble for you, laura and your mum and dad.
Glenn (uncle and now very clapped out)