Gallery ǀ Shepparton’s little athletes return to track after Christmas break

Stick the landing: Brielle O'Sullivan takes to the air in the under-6 long jump. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Shepparton’s future athletics stars were back in full force on Saturday, hitting the track and field facilities at McEwen Reserve for the first time this year.

Athletes took part in a range of events, from vortex and triple jump, to high jump and 400m races among others.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit was at McEwen Reserve to capture the action.

Giving it everything: Laki Tunumafono throws the vortex. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Up and over: Heidi Ryan goes close to the bar in the high jump. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Pushing it: Harper Down rounds the bend in the 400m event. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Hop, skip and a jump: Amelia Papallo goes through the motions in the under-11 triple jump. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Unlucky: Rolf Nieuwenhuizen comes down with the bar in the under-12 high jump. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
In the zone: Narhia Marsden gets a move on in the under-10 400m run. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Home straight: Harvey Bensch finishes strong in the 400m run. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Air time: Ruby Church takes off in the under-11 triple jump. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Superb technique: Liam Beattie prepares to throw the vortex. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Cruising: Noah Farrant crosses the finish line in the under-10 400m. Photo by Rechelle Zammit