Stawell Gift

28/07/2026

28/06/2026

I don’t normally work on a Sunday, but what an absolute pleasure to go to the Hall of Fame to catch up with 2014 Stawell Gift winner Luke Versace and his family, visiting from the US. Thanks for visiting Luke, Gemma, Luca and Raf. See you next time! 🏃🏆🏅

22/06/2026

WHEN Wendy Hopwood learned that 1973 Stawell Gift winner Bernie Moss had lost everything in the Longwood fire, she knew the Stawell Athletic Club had to help. Bernie had lost the medal, sash and memorabilia connected to one of the greatest achievements of his life. Within weeks, the club had organised replacement items, gathered photographs from his winning year and travelled to Yea to present them in person.

WHEN Wendy Hopwood learned that 1973 Stawell Gift winner Bernie Moss had lost everything in the Longwood fire, she knew the Stawell Athletic Club had to help. Bernie had lost the medal, sash and memorabilia connected to one of the greatest achievements of his life. Within weeks, the club had...

12/06/2026

We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Jemma Stapleton.

Jemma was a talented athlete, a 2025 Powercor Women’s Gift finalist and a much-valued member of the Stawell Gift family. Her passion for athletics and her beautiful spirit will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Our thoughts are with Jemma’s family, friends and the whole athletics community at this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Jemma.

13/04/2026

The Powercor Stawell Gift is a Victorian tradition but it’s never belonged to just one state.

Now, with interstate athletes shaping the results and global stars like Sha'Carri Richardson bringing worldwide attention, the Gift has become something even bigger.

So how do the athletes feel? Proud. Competitive. And clear on one thing, it’s making the race stronger than ever. Because the harder it is to win, the more it means. Hear more from our 2026 athletes >> https://ow.ly/BoTt50YHYXk

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09/04/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-10/stawell-gift-2026-winner-olufemi-komolafe/106542734?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=air-drop

Olufemi Komolafe is Broken Hill's first winner of the Stawell Gift since 1949. The 21-year-old sprinter and med student took out the men’s final at the iconic 2026 foot race in Western Victoria over the Easter long weekend.

09/04/2026

A huge shoutout to Powercor Women’s Gift runner-up Charlotte Nielsen, awarded the Tamsyn Lewis Perpetual Trophy, recognising the standout female athlete across the 70m, 120m and 200m races.

Coming in as the favourite after recording the fastest heat and semi-final times, Charlotte delivered outstanding performances all weekend. Finishing 2nd is tough, but pushing Sha’Carri Richardson all the way on Easter Monday shows just how strong she is.

So close to the crown, but so much to be proud of. A truly memorable performance.
Victorian Athletic League Inc

07/04/2026

The viewership and media coverage of the 2026 Powercor Stawell Gift was as extraordinary as the action on the track. Thank you to our 50+ accredited media for your attendance and to outlets across the country for shining a light on a remarkable weekend in Stawell. Attached are some examples of brilliant coverage from print media. As so beautifully described in The Age, Sha'Carri's win was "a gift for the Gift."
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07/04/2026

Double headline act ⚡️ Sha’Carri Richardson unbeatable from scratch, Olufemi Komolafe claims the Gift from 5m. A host of other winners also lit up Stawell on historic Easter Monday.
👉 Catch the Day 3 wrap https://ow.ly/Pu8Z50YET4Q