Three rising stars from Maddington’s Little Athletics Club dazzled on the global stage at the 29th Annual Junior International Tour, held in Malaysia last month.
Trent D’Alessio, Katica Borsic, and Jackson Almstrom shined at the two-day event, each taking home an impressive array of medals.
Katica won silver in the 1500 metre walk and three bronze medals in the 1500, 800 metre runs, and 400 metre relay run.
Trent claimed silver in the 1500-metre walk and bronze in the 400-metre relay run, while Jackson earned bronze in the 400-metre relay run.
Athletes aged 14 and 15 who excelled at the 2024 WA State Track and Field Championships or State Combined Event Championships were invited to represent Western Australia in the international event.
The event took place in Kuala Lumpur, where the young achievers spent a total of four days.
They competed over two days at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium against fellow young athletes from the Singapore Sports School Council and the Ministry of Education Malaysia, with the remaining two days were dedicated to activities and sightseeing.
The local athletes continued their impressive performances at the WA State Road Walking Championship held on August 18.
Katica won the gold medal in the women’s 5km walk, while Trent claimed gold in the men’s 5km walk. Additionally, Tory D’Alessio secured gold in the women’s 2km walk.
The club’s head coach’s daughter and father, Gabby and Joe D’Agnone, said they were incredibly proud of all the athlete’s efforts and determination.
“Their success across such a diverse range of events demonstrates the well-rounded talent we’re nurturing in our community,” they said.
The Maddington Little Athletics Club will begin pre-season training for the summer season at Harmony Fields on Tuesday, September 17, welcoming children aged 5-17 of all abilities.
For more information or to get involved, contact the club at 0423 653 144 or follow them on Facebook.
