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04/04/2026

🏁 Sash Club Legends – Final Tribute 🏁

This is the last of our Legends posts — and what a journey it’s been celebrating the champions who have etched their names into Sash Club history.

Today, we recognise our final group of outstanding winners across the years. Congratulations to all — your achievements remain a proud part of our legacy. 👏

WOMENS / MASTERS 1600
2016 – TAYLA SPROULE

1600 METRE H’CAP
1976 – L. G BOYD & D. G WESTON
1986 – G. SHEEHAN (B/M), J. J GUERIN (F/M), R. J HENDERSON
1996 – G. MUIR (B/M), S. LEWRY (F/M)
2006 – A. PATTI (B/M), B. LIDDICOAT (F/M)
2016 – MITCHELL CASHION (B/M), DYLAN MOORE (F/M)

GRAMPIANS STAKES – 2 MILES
1966 – H. J DOWNES (1st Div), D. N FITZGERALD (2nd Div)
1976 – L. M PATERSON (B/M), N. L COULSON (F/M)
1986 – M. G BOUCHER (B/M), H. I McGEOCH (M/M), R. B ERMEL (F/M)
1996 – J. PAATSCH (B/M)
2006 – S. STEVENS
2016 – SVEN RICHTER

HERB HEDEMANN
1966 – K. W SEERS
1976 – G. WILLCOX
1986 – G. RITCHIE
1996 – S. H**E
2006 – S. THIELE
2016 – JACK DAVIES

✨ From past to present, these names represent dedication, grit, and excellence on the track.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along with our Legends and most importantly, thank you to the athletes who made it possible.

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If you have won a pro race or trained a winner over nominated distance at any Stawell Gift, you are invited to join the 'Sash Club'.

01/04/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ SASH CLUB | MIDDLE DISTANCE HONOUR ROLL 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Celebrating champions across the years in some of Stawell’s great middle-distance events:

✨ WOMEN’S 800m
📜 2016 – Lauren McHugh

✨ VETERANS 1500m
📜 1986 – T. F. Young
📜 1996 – J. Jones
📜 2006 – G. Barton

✨ VICTORY MILE
📜 1966 – W. H. Cameron (1st Div)
📜 1966 – J. L. Allen (2nd Div)
📜 1976 – G. J. Pell (1st Div)
📜 1976 – J. Hawke (2nd Div)
📜 1986 – G. J. Simondson (1st Div)
📜 1986 – S. J. Cogan (2nd Div)
📜 1996 – D. Riviere
📜 2006 – M. Marantelli
📜 2016 – Adam Attard

A proud tradition of endurance, grit, and class across generations.

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31/03/2026

Honoring those 10 Year anniversaries for the 124 athletes that have a won sash since 1966.

Congratulations and thank you for the memories.

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31/03/2026

🏁 Sash Club – WIMMERA 550 METRES Legends 🏁

Celebrating the champions who etched their names into Sash Club history over the decades:

📜 1976 – K. C Rusbridge
📜 1986 – J. S Fernie
📜 1996 – A. McWhinney
📜 2006 – J. Deane
📜 2016 – Justin Cohen

From stride to stride, these athletes have showcased the grit, speed, and determination that define the Wimmera 550 metres. 💛💚

Here’s to the legacy they’ve built and the inspiration they continue to provide for the next generation.

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If you have won a pro race or trained a winner over nominated distance at any Stawell Gift, you are invited to join the 'Sash Club'.

30/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ Sash Club – 800m | Celebrating 50 Years of Champions

The 800m has long been a true test of strength, strategy and endurance at Stawell.

From A. L Cotsworth (1966) through to Alexander Bacalja (2016), this event has showcased outstanding middle-distance talent across five decades.

800m Winners:
1966 – A. L Cotsworth
1976 – K. Harse
1986 – A. Overman
1996 – A. McManus
2006 – G. Verbunt
2016 – Alexander Bacalja

A proud lineage of athletes who have defined the grit and class of the Sash Club tradition.

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29/03/2026

🏆 Sash Club – 10 Year Anniversary Recognition

Women’s 400m – Stawell Gift

The Sash Club proudly recognises the outstanding athletes who have claimed victory in the Women’s 400m, celebrating their achievements and the legacy they continue to hold at Central Park.

👏 Honouring Our Champions

🏃‍♀️ 1996 – Cathy Freeman (Olympian)
One of Australia’s greatest athletes, her Stawell triumph forms part of an extraordinary career on the world stage.

🏃‍♀️ 2006 – H. Freyer
A deserving champion whose performance cemented her place in Stawell history.

🏃‍♀️ 2016 – Lauren Wells (Olympian)
A dominant run a decade ago, showcasing the calibre of an athlete who also represented Australia at the Olympic Games.

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24/03/2026

🏃‍♂️ Sash Club Honour Roll – 400m Champions 🏃‍♀️

The Sash Club proudly acknowledges the outstanding athletes who have etched their names into history through their performances in the MC Manus 400m and INTERSPORT 400m. Their determination, sportsmanship and competitive spirit have helped build the proud legacy of these events.

MC Manus 400m Champions

⭐ 1966 – E. W. Ali

⭐ 1976 – B. M. O'Neill, B. G. Riordan, R. J. C. Fleming

⭐ 1986 – A. J. Grima, R. P. Elliot

⭐ 1996 – G. Verbunt, F. McHugh

⭐ 2006 – L. Taylor, John Hilditch

⭐ 2016 – Jack Doderico, Tim Potter

INTERSPORT 400m Champion

⭐ 2016 – Bayley Drummond

We celebrate these athletes for their commitment, excellence and contribution to the rich tradition of the Sash Club. Their achievements continue to inspire future generations of competitors.

👏 Congratulations to all past champions.

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23/03/2026

The Sash Club would like to know the names of any past Runners, Trainers and officials who have passed away as part of the annual tribute on the Sunday Night.

In doing this we are remembering the Lives and Contributions to Australian Professional Athletics the athletes, coaches and administrators that have a passed during the last year.

If you could attach a photo if available that would be appreciated.

23/03/2026

🎉 Easter Anniversary Milestones – Celebrating Our Champions

This Easter, the Sash Club is proud to recognise and celebrate a number of athletes reaching special anniversary milestones from their event victories. Your achievements remain an important part of our club’s proud history and tradition.

👏 Anniversary Recognitions

🏃‍♂️ Boys Under 17 – 100m
⭐ 10 Years – Jake Ireland (Winner 2016)

🏃‍♀️ Girls Under 17 – 100m
⭐ 10 Years – Olivia Ryan (Winner 2016)

🏃‍♂️ Park Handicap – 100 Yards
⭐ 60 Years – B. J McGrath (Winner 1966)

🏃‍♂️ Masters 300 Metres
⭐ 10 Years – Grant Reid (Winner 2016)

🏃‍♂️ Backmarkers Invitational – 120m
⭐ 40 Years – J. Thompson (Winner 1986)
⭐ 20 Years – J. Adams (B/M) & T. Sullivan (Winners 2006)
⭐ 10 Years – Khan Marr (Winner 2016)

🏃‍♂️ Backmarkers Invitational – 220 Yards
⭐ 60 Years – T. J Clarke (Winner 1966)

We thank all of these athletes for their contribution to the proud legacy of the Sash Club. We look forward to celebrating these milestones together over the Easter Carnival.

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19/03/2026

🎉 Easter Anniversary Celebrations – Sash Club 🎉

This Easter we proudly celebrate milestone anniversaries for past champions of the Bill Howard 100m and Masters 100m events. These athletes are an important part of our club’s rich history and tradition.

👏 Bill Howard 100m Anniversary Milestones
🏃‍♂️ 50 Years – K. C Rusbridge & N. McLeod (Winners 1976)
🏃‍♂️ 40 Years – R. Keirl (Winner 1986)
🏃‍♂️ 30 Years – S. Warden (Winner 1996)
🏃‍♂️ 20 Years – M. Carter (Winner 2006)
🏃‍♂️ 10 Years – Michael Voumard (Winner 2016)

👏 Masters 100m Anniversary Milestones
🏃‍♂️ 40 Years – L. D Stringer (Winner 1986)
🏃‍♂️ 30 Years – G. O'Keefe (Winner 1996)
🏃‍♂️ 20 Years – R. Mathews (Winner 2006)
🏃‍♂️ 10 Years – Scott Shillito (Winner 2016)

Your achievements continue to inspire current and future athletes, and we thank you for the role you have played in building the proud legacy of the Sash Club.

👏 We look forward to acknowledging and celebrating these milestones over the Easter Carnival.

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19/03/2026

This Easter, the Sash Club proudly recognises a very special tradition — the 10-year anniversary milestones of winners of the prestigious Arthur Postle 70m.

We congratulate and celebrate the following athletes who have reached significant anniversary years in 2026:

🏃‍♂️ 60 Years – B. P Walsh (Winner 1966)
🏃‍♂️ 50 Years – I. J Anderson (Winner 1976)
🏃‍♂️ 40 Years – C. P Ryan (Winner 1986)
🏃‍♂️ 30 Years – S. Warden (Winner 1996)
🏃‍♂️ 20 Years – M. Ladbrook (Winner 2006)
🏃‍♂️ 10 Years – Tom Schlanders (Winner 2016)

Your achievements form an important part of our club’s proud history and tradition. Thank you for your contribution to the legacy of the Sash Club and to professional running.

👏 We look forward to acknowledging and celebrating these milestones over the Easter Carnival.

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