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West Australian
22-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Shiloh O'Reilly to jet off to Singapore for 30th annual International Little Athletics Championships
Geraldton athletics star Shiloh O'Reilly is set to represent WA in the under-16s division at the prestigious 30th annual International Little Athletics Championships in Singapore. The 14-year-old, who is coached by her mum Clair, is gearing up for her trip to Singapore in July, which was a goal she set for herself a few years ago when she started her athletics journey. At age 10, Shiloh set out to just win the champion girl honours at her school athletics carnival. Partnered with her mum and coach, the duo set out to nurture her love of athletics, now finding herself competing against the best that State and country have to offer. In March this year, Shiloh impressed as she represented the State in the under-16s heptathlon when she earnt a bronze before two weeks later competing in the high jump where again she won a bronze, adding to her already extensive collection of medals. It has been an impressive career to date for Shiloh, considering she is training as an independent and is completely self-funded. Shiloh trains both on the track and at home in her back paddock where there is equipment suitable for her training, including a high jump set-up. She now finds herself preparing for her biggest meet to date in Singapore, where she will compete in the under-16s high jump. Clair O'Reilly said she was over the moon with her efforts and was immensely proud of her daughter. 'As her mum I am so proud of her and her efforts over her time in the sport,' she said. 'Just the work she has put in since she started has been awesome and has been a special thing to see. 'Then as a coach I am just so excited for her as an athlete and the place that she can potentially go with her talents.' Shiloh jets off to Singapore in the first week of July. SHILOH'S ATHLETICS CV 2022: Country Championships, Kalgoorlie 2023: Country Championships, Northam 2023: State Champion (junior high jump) 2023: State silver medallist (senior high jump) 2023: State bronze medallist (200m hurdles) 2023: Qualified for 80m hurdles 2023: Competed at Australian Track and Field Championships in Brisbane 2023: Competed at Australian Little Athletics Championships 2024: Country Championships, Geraldton 2024: WA State heptathlon 4th place 2024: Competed at Australian Track and Field Championships in Adelaide 2025: Country Championships, Bunbury 2025: WA State Track and Field Championships (bronze in heptathlon) 2025: WA State Track and Field Championships (bronze in senior high jump) 2025: Qualified for Perth nationals 2025: Australian Track and Field Championships in Perth
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Geraldton hockey's Dirranie Kirby and Lyndsay Daw return with medals from 2025 Masters Trans-Tasman Challenge
Geraldton hockey stars Dirranie Kirby and Lyndsay Daw have returned from the 2025 Masters Trans-Tasman Challenge in Cairns with medals and unforgettable memories, after both helped their Australian sides go undefeated against New Zealand. Kirby, playing in goals for the women's 45s, did not concede across three games — a rare clean sweep capped by a 4-0 victory in the final match. 'The tournament was amazing. It's always such an honour to wear the national colours,' Kirby said. 'Our team came together really well both on and off the field, and the results show that. 'Pretty stoked to have finished the tournament with a clean sheet — something that doesn't happen very often.' Daw, making her debut with the women's 50s, was equally impressive as her team also swept their matches. She said the experience of wearing the green and gold was deeply meaningful. 'Representing Australia was an incredible experience,' she said. 'It was an honour to compete alongside so many talented players from across the country. 'We faced tough competition as we knew we would in the Kiwis, but our team gave it everything we had. 'I'm proud of how we performed and how we supported each other throughout.' Daw also acknowledged the support behind the scenes. 'Thanks to the teams that made it possible for me to represent Australia — WA State and Saints Hockey Club. Playing with this group has been a privilege,' she said. The Geraldton Hockey Association shared their pride in a public post. 'Our two superstar goalkeepers, Lyndsay Daw and Dirranie Kirby, both had a successful tournament. Dirranie's 45s went through undefeated and had no goals scored against her. Lyndsay's 50s also went through undefeated. Geraldton is so proud.' Kirby said the Kiwis were a challenge to come up against. 'The games were tougher than the scores may suggest,' she said. 'The NZ ladies played with a lot of heart as well as skill.' Australia retained the Trans-Tasman Cup in both divisions — and Geraldton played no small part in the triumph.
